Wigan and Leigh College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BA (Hons) course provides an extension opportunity for those who are working in an education setting and already delivering learning. The aim of the programme is to enhance your professional understanding through academic study. Students will undertake a research project and learn about the changes and development of education. ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY Tutors have a wide range of professional experience in youth mental health services, nursery management, teaching and training. The University Centre partners with social services and schools. INDUSTRY RELEVANT You will develop transferable skills for many different settings, working with children and young people in family centres to children’s care, training and teaching sectors. EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Established links with teaching programmes, such as Kingsbridge and Skills Direct, benefit those interested in teaching. Most students who join us without a job secure employment following their placement. Students have recently taken trips at home and abroad to examine children’s services in Prague and Budapest.
Modules
Modules include: • Dissertation • The Professional Role and its Context • Education of Vulnerable Young People • Policy and Practice in Educational Settings • Families Schools and Society* • Unpicking the Curriculum* *Optional modules can be subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessments include; interpreting observations, case studies, reports, presentations, essays, research projects and the production of professional development portfolios.
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:
- PR01
- Institution code:
- W67
- Campus name:
- Wigan
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
This programme does not recruit onto the first year of the course. It is designed to allow entry for applicants who meet one of the following criteria:- 1. Students who have completed Year 1 of an Education programme at UCLan passing the two core modules ED1201 and ED1202. 2. Applicants who hold a Certificate in Education (post compulsory). 3. Applicants who hold a UCLan Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their services.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RS