Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services (Awarded by UCLAN)
Foundation Degree • Level 5
Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services (Awarded by UCLAN)
Foundation Degree • Level 5Type of LearningUniversity Study
Course CodeA3625
UCAS CodeTE02
Duration2 years
Cost
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Awarded ByThis course is awarded by the University of Central Lancashire
Location ByBurnley College
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About the course
This course is designed for people who wish to, or currently work with children, young people and families from ages 0 -16 years, within children services. For those not already working within this environment there is a placement component providing the practical elements you will need to develop professional practice. The course covers a range of contemporary themes relating to children and young people such as curriculum development, marginalized groups, childhood, children's services, reflective practice and parenting. A central theme within the course is the voice of the child and how professionals and services can empower children to have good health and wellbeing. The placement component provides the opportunity to link theory and practice. Currnet offer for the course is 80 UCAS Tariff Points . Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in English and maths. You will need to work 48 days on placement and therefore you will also be required to have an enhanced DBS. Once you have applied for the course, you will be required to attend a face to face interview.
Type of LearningUniversity Study
Course CodeA3625
UCAS CodeTE02
Duration2 years
CostRead More
Awarded ByThis course is awarded by the University of Central Lancashire
Location ByBurnley College
Start Date/s
15/09/2025
Cost Information
Years 1 and 2 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate per year for this course in 2023/24 for UK students is £9000
Entry Requirements
80 UCAS Tariff Points . Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in English and maths. You will need to work 48 days on placement. and therefore you will also be required to have a DBS. Once you have applied for the course, you will be required to attend a face to face interview.
Modules
Social Constructs of Children and Young People in Society and Children's Services Professional Practice 1: Exploring Professionalism Children and Young People's Development: introduction to Themes of Development Supporting Children and Young people's Transitions Play Pedagogy Risk and Resilience Children and Young People's Development 2: Adverse Experiences of Children and Young People
Assessment
Teaching and learning methods are varied and aimed at integrating theory and practice. They include lectures, group activities, presentations and private independent study. Assessment methods comprise written essays, portfolios, projects, individual and group presentations and reports.
Careers & Progression
For those employed in early years settings, the Foundation Degree will support career progression as a senior practitioner. The Foundation Degree does not provide a licence to practice but will provide a base for students wanting to progress into careers such as nursery or primary teaching, social care, working in Children’s Centres, youth services and special schools as teaching assistants, family support workers and childminders. On successful completion of the course you can progress on to the BA (Hons) professional Practice Working with Children and Young People top up degree which is one year.
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