Course summary
This carefully designed course has been developed to provide progression for those who have completed a Level 5 qualification in Early Years Care and/or Education. Children’s experiences during their early years create the foundations of who they become. As they mature into young people, their development is shaped by their environment, education and relationships. This course equips you for a career where you can have a positive impact on children and young people (0-19) at the most important stages of their lives. Working with children and young people is also about supporting them through the multitude of transitions they make towards adulthood. Studying at Level 6 on this course allows you to specialise in those areas that capture your own professional interests, including an in-depth independent study. Insights gained through these in-depth studies will help you take on wider responsibilities in your field of practice. The course is delivered over 30 weeks as a day release over one afternoon and evening per week and an alternate evening every other week, requiring minimal release from work and there is a great deal of support for students who are new to study at this level. Lectures are three hours in duration and delivered by highly qualified staff who have excellent academic and practical backgrounds and experience in children’s and young people’s services.
Course details
Modules
The Degree consists of 4 modules and a dissertation over the year. The modules are: Independent Study (runs across the year of study); The Professional Practitioner; Leadership and Management; Social Policy: Context and Implications; Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Assessment method
You will learn through reflective tasks, work-based activities, presentations, tutorials and the use of online resources. There are no exams so you will be assessed using your work-based activities, creative presentations and essays. Everything you study will be relevant to your everyday work. You will also have the support of a critical friend as well as the tutors at College.
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
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:
- 001C
- Institution code:
- B30
- Campus name:
- Sutton Coldfield College
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You are required to hold a complete Level 5 qualification in a related subject. It is also desirable to hold a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C or 4 or above including: GCSE English: Grade C or 4; GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4. The College will accept Level 2 equivalent qualifications in lieu of GCSE English and Maths.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.bmet.ac.uk/course/child-and-youth-studies-ba-hons-degree-level-6-top-up/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications, experience and any other related issues. The University of Derby are required to approve all applicants prior to an offer being made.
Other
You must be working directly with children aged 0-19 years in a voluntary or paid capacity for at least two days per week.
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £7100 | Whole course |
England | £7100 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £7100 | Whole course |
Scotland | £7100 | Whole course |
Wales | £7100 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £7100 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
Jennens Road
Birmingham
B4 7PS