Working with Young People and Young Peoples Services Foundation Degree Level 5

Working with Young People and Young Peoples Services Foundation Degree Level 5

Quick Facts
Course Code
HS6H60A09
Start
01/10/2009
Course Level
Level 5
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
3 years

Where is the course? Centre for Health, Social and Child Care (Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, London N7 0RN)

What is this course about? The comprehensive academic and work-based learning nature of this course is reflected in the integrated content and style of assessment. You develop a wide range of expertise in all areas relating to your work with young people, including building effective relationships with children and young people and gaining an understanding of other professions and organisations whose purpose is to support and guide. Accredited by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the course is in partnership with City University.

Who is this course for? This course is suitable for you if you are currently employed working with children and/or young people and looking to gain a professional and practical qualification.

What do I need to get on the course? You need to be currently employed working with children and/or young people and have at least one of the following:

· A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in a relevant area, or equivalent, or 2 A-levels.

· A relevant Access course.
Applications are welcome from mature students who may not have the minimum entry requirements, but have appropriate skills and knowledge, and some work experience. You should have English and maths skills equivalent to GCSE level.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply as are applicants with experience of working in the industry.
International applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis with equivalent qualifications being accepted.

What will I study? You develop a wide range of expertise in all areas relating to your work with young people. You learn how to build effective relationships with children and young people, in addition to gaining an understanding of other professions and organisations whose purpose is to support and guide.
Course modules include personal and professional development, theoretical aspects of young peoples development, engagement through effective relationship, approaches to learning in an educational environment, policy, context and legislation, principles and practices of transition management, young peoples development in practice, working with parents and carers, policies, practice and the practitioner, managing diversity in an educational setting, working with partners, work based research projects.

What qualification will I get? On successful completion you will gain a Foundation Degree in Working with Young People and Young Peoples Services, awarded by City University.

What can I do after the course? The foundation degree provides a number of potential progression routes including an honours degree and/or further professional and vocational qualifications in a range of areas such as careers guidance, youth and community work, education, youth justice and social work.

How do I get on the course? Complete a College application form, followed by interview.

How much does the course cost? If you are a home student you may be able to get help with fees - go to Course fees on the left side of this page.

Home Students:
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