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Working with Children, Young People & Families (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Newman University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The foundation year offers an innovative new pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.In the current economic climate, there are many challenges facing children, young people and families. Supporting children, young people and families requires informed and educated professionals who are able to understand the social, economic, educational, political and cultural issues and barriers in order to respond to, and challenge the issues facing families and communities today. The course offers you the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of issues impacting on family and communities at a local and international level.**Why study this course?**- The course provides an opportunity to cover a range of multi-disciplinary issues- You will be encouraged to develop an area of particular expertise, in line with your own interests and career aspirations.- The course is up to date, keeping pace with changes in society.- You will have opportunities to volunteer or undertake project work with local community organisations and apply the theoretical knowledge gained on the course to real-life scenarios under the supervision of experienced practitioners.- You will develop transferable skills which will be relevant to a wide range of graduate employment contexts.
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
120th
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Campus address
Newman University, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, Birmingham, B32 3NT, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
81st out of 83
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Entry standards
/ Max 177110 63%64th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054 54%78th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.11 82%34th