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The community, children and families are at the heart of this course, which offers an excellent grounding to prepare for a range of employment sectors or an alternative route into teaching.Students will:complement academic study with work experience in a variety of community-based settingsgain an excellent understanding of issues relating to children, young people and families and their holistic developmentdraw on a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy,
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The community, children and families are at the heart of this course, which offers an excellent grounding to prepare for a range of employment sectors or an alternative route into teaching.
Students will:
complement academic study with work experience in a variety of community-based settings
gain an excellent understanding of issues relating to children, young people and families and their holistic development
draw on a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy, education, public health and human rights
investigates the changing dynamics within childhood, families and communities
become critically informed graduates with transferrable skills for employment
A range of assessment methods are used which include: essays and reports; case studies; observations; portfolios; presentations; research proposal; journal article; conference posters. These varied assessment strategies help individuals to develop a range of transferrable skills required for work within child, family and community settings. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work.
The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need. There are a growing number of careers within the child, family and community sector, and opportunities for further studies, including:
Sure Start/Flying Start/Home Start
Women's Aid
Play Worker
Police Family Liaison Officer
Young Carers
Substance Misuse Support Worker
Child/Family Worker including supporting young people who have lived with abuse
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Wrexham Glyndwr University is one of the UK’s fast-rising higher education institutions and is located just five minutes from the centre of Wrexham, the largest town within northern Wales. Students at the university will enjoy beautiful historical architecture, including grade-II listed structures, which are carefully combined with a wide range of modern and well-equipped facilities designed to meet every student’s needs.
Wrexham Glyndwr maintains a robust array of services for students, including dedicated accommodation services, personalised and effective student support, or other amenities. The university also supports a second campus site in the Northop area. This rural campus offers students specialty training across subjects like animal science in addition to environmental subjects.
Where you'll study
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
