City of Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme is ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. The programme will develop the knowledge and skills you need for a career across a range of professional areas, or for entry into further study. This programme has a number of distinguishing features including: an emphasis on interdisciplinary working; employability; internationalisation; research skills and social justice.
Modules
You will study twelve modules which include: Year 1 Perspectives in Human Development Professional Skills with Children, Young People, Families and Communities Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice Play and Creative Development in Diverse Contexts Cultural and Historical Influences on Children, Young people and Families An Introduction to Practitioner Research Year 2 Researching and Evaluating practice Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppressive Practice through (with work-based learning) The Internet, Media & Society Crime and Conflict Identity, Personality and Social justice Innovative Approaches to Working with Children and Families
Assessment method
All teaching will take place in the classroom environment, but you will be expected to use your experience within the workplace to inform your learning. Throughout your programme of study, you will be required to complete assessments to demonstrate your learning of subject knowledge and transferable key skills. You will experience a range of different types of assessment during your programme which will include some of the following: Case studies Literature reviews Group work Presentations Portfolios Reports Proposals Multiple choice questions Reflections
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CWP3
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unable to accept International Applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You should have a suitable level 3 qualification as well as GCSE English and maths qualifications grade 4 or above or equivalent level 2 qualifications. If you are not already employed within the sector, there is a compulsory 70 hour placement. Satisfactory DBS clearance.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH