Course summary
This course aims to produce graduates who possess a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of work with children, young people and their communities. The course incorporates competencies for practice at RQF Level 4 and 5, and key transferable skills and attributes required for graduate employability and life-long learning. The core educational aim of the programme is the formation of practitioner skills and knowledge to enable graduates to work with children and young people. Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Youth, Childhood and Community Studies, a one year top-up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full honours degree award.
Course details
Modules
Modules offered may vary. Year 1 modules include: • Policy in Practice • Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Youth and Childhood • Contemporary Social Issues Facing Children and Young People • Understanding Approaches to Learning • Working Practice for Youth and Community Settings Year 2 modules include: • Ethics, Values and Beliefs • Interpersonal Skills • Using Data • Participation and Inclusion for Individuals with Additional Needs • Practice based approaches to Integrated Working
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a presentation, an essay and a reflective portfolio.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a relevant Level 3 qualification for children and young people's workforce or equivalent. You must also hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. This may be GCSE (grade C/4), Functional Skills or units from the Access to HE Diploma. Prior relevant experience is also required. You must be able to demonstrate a good level of English and maths and have access to 120 hours (as a minimum) working in a relevant organisation that provides services for children/young people aged from 5 -25 years of age (paid or voluntary). Suitable placements include schools, colleges, youth centres and family support projects. A mentor in the placement is also required to support the student with the WBL modules. You must be committed to being professional and attend a professional discussion prior to joining the programme. You must also complete a successful Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6900 | Year 1 |
| England | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6900 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD