Childhood and Family Studies and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
4 Years
If you have an interest in childhood, families and social policy then this course will develop your skills and knowledge required for a range of careers in the statutory and voluntary sectors; working with children, their families and the services that support them in both educational and social contexts.
Whether you are new to this area or you have experience and you are looking for career development then this course will suit you.
This course is studied across two campuses. Childhood and Family modules are studied at Walsall Campus and Social Policy modules are studied at Wolverhampton City Campus.
This degree sits within an exciting range of Childhood and Family Studies courses we offer within the Institute of Education.
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About this course
You will develop knowledge, be able to critically analyse, make judgments and evaluate key concepts, theories and principles in the area of childhood, family and sociall policy and research in those areas. You will also develop and consolidate a range of employability skills, including sharing information, working with and in groups, presenting information, digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
2019 Entry
CCD from ‘A’ levels or equivalent
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at
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- Social Policy
Course programme
During this course, you will undertake University-based learning at Wolverhampton and Walsall Campuses. Modules in the first year (level 4) focus on the following topics-
Power, Inclusion and Diversity
Contemporary Capitalism OR Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
Introduction to Social Policy
Contemporary Social Policy
Child and Young Person Development
Safeguarding and Promoting Well-being
You are expected to actively seek volunteering opportunities throughout your course in a variety of settings such as schools, nurseries, community care centres, hospitals, social services, libraries and other relevant settings.
During the 2nd year of study students are invited to a ‘transition’ event designed to aid and smooth their progression from level 5 to level 6. Participants were given advice about how to prepare for their level 6 studies and module leaders were able to provide reading and other summer work to those eager to make a start. Examples of this included:
- Academic staff offering support on refining your research title and questions
- Literature review searching
- Where can I get help over the summer?
Childhood and Family Studies and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
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West Lothian College
HND OnlinePrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Home Learning Courses
Vocational qualification Distance LearningPrice on request -
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Manchester International College
NVQ Distance LearningPrice on request
See all