Course Code: SM1HE123 UCAS Code: L517 Children, Young People and Families - BA (Hons) Degree (Top-up) Duration1 Year Day/s of weekMonday Time09:15 - 17:15 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 11 Sep 2023 University Centre 1 Year / £8,750 Apply now 09 Sep 2024 University Centre 1 Year / £8,750 Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary The BA (Hons) in Children, Young People and Families is validated by Lancaster University and is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in a variety of settings with children, young people and/ or families. This final year intends to extend on your knowledge of the theoretical principles which underpin child development, youth work and family studies in a variety of contexts. You will examine a range of subjects such as Cultural Competency in Practice; Risk, Harm and Protection; and Project Development. Such knowledge will provide you with the opportunity to develop holistically as a practitioner and to expand on key graduate attributes such as leadership, collaboration and autonomous practice. Entry Requirements Successful completion of the FdA in Children, Young People and Families is required for entry onto the BA (Hons) in Children, Young People and Families. Applicants will also be considered from the FdA in Family Support and Wellbeing and FdA in Youth Studies. Qualification Obtained BA(Hons) Children, Young People and Families Qualification ObtainedBA (Hons) Children, Young People and Families Industry Placement and Field TripsIndustry Placement and Field Trips The BA (Hons) has a mandatory work experience element, which can be achieved through either paid or voluntary employment however, should a DBS be required for employment, this will be the responsibility of the student to obtain. The work experience element provides you with the opportunity to learn and apply the skills and knowledge that you have acquired from your academic studies. You must be in paid or voluntary employment in the sector for a minimum of 4 hours per week throughout the duration of the academic year, however concessions will be made to accommodate special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Your paid or voluntary employment should have commenced at least 6 weeks to the course commencing and you are required to provide evidence of your employer supporting your attendance on the course. Learning and Teaching Methods Industry Placement and Field Trips The BA (Hons) has a mandatory work experience element, which can be achieved through either paid or voluntary employment however, should a DBS be required for employment, this will be the responsibility of the student to obtain. The work experience element provides you with the opportunity to learn and apply the skills and knowledge that you have acquired from your academic studies. You must be in paid or voluntary employment in the sector for a minimum of 4 hours per week throughout the duration of the academic year, however concessions will be made to accommodate special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Your paid or voluntary employment should have commenced at least 6 weeks to the course commencing and you are required to provide evidence of your employer supporting your attendance on the course. What will I learn? Modules at level 6 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Dissertation SM6MD084 40 No Risk Harm and Protection SM6MD085 20 No Children Young People and Families Rights SM6MD086 20 No Project Development for Children Young People and Families SM6MD087 20 No Cultural Competency in Practice SM6MD088 20 No How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 0% 0% 79% Exam 0% 0% 0% Practical 0% 0% 21% Other Costs and Equipment NeededOther Costs and Equipment Needed No special equipment is required as a full range of IT is available within the Learning Resource Centre for enrolled students. Students may wish to purchase a computer (desktop or laptop) as all assessments are submitted electronically and the relevant software can be provided by the College free of charge. Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 0 0 272 Independent 0 0 928 Placement 0 0 0 Total 0 0 1200 Programme Specification Programme Spec CYPF-2022 DRAFT.pdf Adobe PDF, 396.98 KB Career Options and Progression On the successful completion of your BA (Hons) degree possible routes of further academic progression can include post graduate study in areas such as social work, child protection, teaching, policing, therapeutic practice and nursing. There are a wide range of career opportunities available, such as: Youth and Community Groups Development Officer Children and Young People’s Engagement Facilitator Senior Family Support Practitioner LGBT+ Youth and Community Worker Children Missing Education Officer