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Children and Young People Top Up at University Campus Oldham - UCAS

University Campus Oldham

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Sheffield Hallam University

Children and Young People Top Up

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Children and Young People Top-up is designed for people who have completed an FdA or equivalent in a subject related to children and young people and who wish to progress to a higher level studying for a BA (Hons) qualification. This course is aimed at people who are interested in pursuing a career working with children and young people.

Assessment method

Students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills through a number of teaching and learning strategies:

  • Lectures, including the use of appropriate video material
  • Student-led presentations and seminars
  • Practical workshops, including the use of ICT where relevant
  • Directed reading and discussions of selected texts
  • Paired and group work
  • Blended Learning via VLE, including videos, interactive quizzes, discussion forums
  • Guest speakers
  • Independent study
  • Individual tutorials
  • Field trips.
All students will have access to academic skills tutors through the general campus booking system. Assessment and Feedback: The students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills. Modules will be weighted across personal, professional, employability, transferable skills to gain a balance of theory, practice and knowledge preparing students for further study and/or employment. Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes for each module and are completed at selected points within the module. A range of assessment methods will be used for the FdA degree, such as:
  • Reflective essay
  • Report
  • Presentation
  • E-Portfolio
  • Research Proposal
* Dissertation.

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:
L53L
Institution code:
O10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

DBS clearance will need to be achieved before any research placement can begin. Note: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

DBS clearance will need to be achieved before any research placement can begin.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

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

Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/
Children and Young People Top Up at University Campus Oldham - UCAS