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BA (Hons) Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner), (Foundation Entry)

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Children, Schools and Families Foundation Entry degree is a great stepping stone to working with children, young people, and the services that support them. Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if youve got the ability to study for a degree, but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honors program. Youll find us personable and approachable €“ our Children, Schools and Families degree has very high levels of student satisfaction.

General Eligibility

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2 or flexibility for work experience

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

  • BTEC Diploma: MM

  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects

  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 or equivalent. It is a requirement of the external body linked to Graduate Practitioner status that all applicants must have a Grade C/4 in Maths and English or equivalent in order to graduate from this course

  • A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 0 (Foundation)

Optional modules

  • Professional Policing

  • Essential Study Skills for Higher Education

  • Developing Academic Knowledge

  • Target Award Extended Study

  • Learning by Experience

  • Introduction to Chosen Degree Subject

  • Information Management

  • Understanding Individuals, Families and Communities

  • Working with Individuals, Families and Communities

  • Asset-based Community Development

  • Study Skills

  • Volunteering and Community Action

2 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Professional Practice in Children's Services 1

  • The Social Construction of Childhood

  • Introduction to Children's Services and Systems 1

  • Transitions in Children and Young People's Lives

  • Supporting Well-being and Development

  • Introduction to Relational Practice

3 Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Diversity and Inclusive Practice

  • Professional Practice in Children’s Services 2

  • Researching with Children and Young People

  • Children's Services and Systems 2

  • Safeguarding Children and Young People

Optional modules

  • Early Childhood: Pedagogy and play

  • Families, Deafness and Disability

  • Sociology & Education

  • Models of Teaching and Learning

  • Experiential Learning in Educational Settings

  • Social and Developmental Psychology

  • Drugs and Society: Introductory Themes

  • Introduction to Social Pedagogy

  • Mentoring Methods in the Community

  • Mentoring in the Community

  • Community Leadership

  • Youth Development

4 Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • CI3108: Professional Practice in Children’s Services – Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner

  • CI3699: Dissertation

  • SW3033: Working with Children, Young People and Families

  • SW3601: International Perspectives on Children's Lives

Optional modules

  • Wellbeing in Early Childhood Practice

  • Debating Disability

  • Reflective Practice in Educational Settings

  • Learning, Curriculum and Assessment

  • The Education of Vulnerable Young People

  • Psychology in Education

  • Psychology in Practice

  • Crime and Society: Critical Analysis

  • Mental Health and Social Care: Critical Analysis

  • Youth Matters: Critical Analysis

  • Sex and Power: Critical Analysis

  • Communities Skilled for Change

  • Empowering and Engaging Marginalised Groups

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

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