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

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The course draws on subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy, and social work to give you a solid grounding for your future career. Youll examine the services, systems, policies, and work practices that relate to children and young people in schools, with families, and in care settings. Observational visits and work shadowing activities are combined with academic study. Integrating theory, policy, and practice ensure you are well prepared for the workplace.

General Eligibility

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM

  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

  • Pass Access Course:  96-112 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects

  • T Level: P (C+) - M

  • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5

  • GCSE's: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

  • 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 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

2 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

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules

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

  • Dissertation

  • Working with Children, Young People and Families

  • 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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