Course summary
The course is aimed at professionals working with Children and Young People, who have already qualified to Level 5 and wish to obtain graduate status. Students are prompted to take increasing responsibility for their own learning, thus developing independent learning. This course aims to equip students with higher-level skills and knowledge, thereby enhancing their employment and promotion prospects in working with children and families in a variety of settings. Students will look at each module in depth and approach it with critical thinking whilst reflecting on the social aspects that face children and young people. On successful completion of all the Level 6 modules, you will have achieved a BA (Hons) Working in Integrated Services for Children and Young People. Potential progression routes include Early Years Teacher Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP), Graduate Teacher Course (GTP), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Nursing pathways or Higher-level study at Masters or PhD. The course is designed to support the government’s strategy to build a world-class workforce for children and young people in the UK. Delivered at Nuneaton campus, awarded by The University of West London.
Modules
Safeguarding Children (20 credits, Core) Provision of Services (20 credits, Core) Working with Young People (20 credits, Core) Research Methods (20 credits, Core) Dissertation (40 credits, Core)
Assessment method
This course will be assessed through coursework. Coursework is made up of written assignments (including essays), reports, portfolio, project output and the dissertation.
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
29Jan
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:
- BAIS
- Institution code:
- N79
- Campus name:
- Nuneaton Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not accepting applications from Tier 4 international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
HND (BTEC) - M
Additional entry requirements
Other
Ideal entry qualification would be one from the sector, with specialisms in Children and Young People Healthcare Play Specialism or related fields. Merit in HND Childcare or equivalent would be suitable. This can be through any level 5 qualification, these include a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA). Students should be able to show good communication skills, recent work experience with children and/or young people and have passed Numeracy and literacy at GCSE level.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5950 | 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
This course may require you to cover some additional costs that are not included within the tuition fee such as the purchase of recommended reading books, subscriptions, specialist equipment and materials, printing and photocopying costs, course-related stationery, costs associated with travel and accommodation for placements and study trips if applicable.
The specific additional costs will be determined by the design and assessment plan for each programme and are reviewed annually. A more detailed overview of specific additional costs will be outlined in the interview.
Provider information
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road
Nuneaton
CV11 6BH