Foundation Degree (UCPD) for Families, Parents and Communities

Course Team Leader: Bergman, Denise

Course Level: Level 5

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: Applicants require a minimum of 80 UCAS points to include:
GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test)
Relevant Access to HE course
A â€-Level 3†(Nat Dip, NVQ) award in a related subject
At least one A2 level in a related subject
Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Course Team Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted.
We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate experience and a commitment to studying this subject at University level.

Study Hours: 5
Nº of Weeks:35

Additional Enrolment Info: pply direct to Leicester College. This course is subject to CRB disclosure.

Additional Timetabling: 4-6 hours of additional academic reading per week is required.

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: This course is franchised by DMU and a formal progression route onto the third year of the BA(Hons) degree at the University exists.

Careers Progression: The course will prepare you for a Management position in Health and Social Services.

Course Description:
People interested in child development and those who wish to work with families and communities. Also people who are working in Sure Start centres, Social Services or the Health Service.

Description Breakdown:
Modules include; Social context of Family Life, Human Body, Strategies for Effective Parenting, Personal and Skill Development. These units provide an introduction to sociology, psychology, human biology, I.T and study skills.
This course demands a high level of literacy and an additional
4-6 hours homework reading/assignment time outside College.
Work placement is only compulsory for learners not working within early years setting. Entry requirements are 180 UCAS points and GCSE English grade c or above
UCPD â€" 1 year
Foundation Degree â€" 3 years

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 10

Qualification: UCPD/Foundation Degree

Tuition Fees: 650
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 650

Additional Costs Total: 0

Work Placement Freq: 1 day a week

Days Times: Tuesday