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Course info
UCAS CODE LX53
- Gain important skills needed for working with young people and their families.- Benefit from 400 hours of hands-on placement work.- Learn in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, with no exams.- Take the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).- Take the opportunity to volunteer alongside voluntary sector partners in either France or Greece who
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- Gain important skills needed for working with young people and their families.- Benefit from 400 hours of hands-on placement work.- Learn in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, with no exams.- Take the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).- Take the opportunity to volunteer alongside voluntary sector partners in either France or Greece who support refugee communities (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).Develop an excellent grounding for further studies or work with children, young people and families. You focus on important subjects such as safeguarding, child development and parenting alongside interdisciplinary modules and work placements. You graduate with diverse, useful skills that make a real difference.**How you learn**This course provides high-quality work placements alongside enriching, enjoyable teaching sessions. Modules are designed to introduce the core principals and techniques needed for work with children, young people and families. You spend 400 hours of your course on work-based learning placements, and the rest of your time benefiting from supportive, collaborative lessons and engrossing individual study.**You learn through**- workshop-style sessions from industry practitioners- case studies, presentations and assignments- placements in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings- one-to-one support from an academic advisor- on-placement learning support- technology designed to enhance your learning experience**Applied learningWork placements**We work collaboratively with local partner agencies to provide enriching, beneficial work placements. This provides you with hands-on experience working alongside skilled professionals, and the opportunity to apply your knowledge. You receive support from a work-based learning supervisor when on your placement.Common placements include children's centres, schools, family support centres, multi-agency support teams and youth services. Many of our graduates have gone into a full-time position at their placement organisation.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
This must include at least 24 points from an A level or equivalent BTEC National qualification. For example:CC at A LevelMPP in BTEC Extended DiplomaA combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
GCSE's inMaths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents***GCSE Math's equivalentsLevel 2 Key Skills/ Application of NumberFunctional Skills L2Grade D at GSCE MathsLevel 2 Maths credits from an Access courseMaths quivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk**GCSE English equivalentsLevel 2 LiteracyLevel 2 Key SkillsFunctional Skills L2
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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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.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£9,250
per year
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More info: This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply..
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest universities, based in the heart of Sheffield, one of the UK’s biggest student cities.
Sheffield is the fifth biggest city in the UK with over 60,000 students, so everything is geared towards students. It has everything from independent shops to student bars, yet in a 20-minute bus ride you can be in the middle of the Peak District National Park.
Based across two campuses, the University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a wide range of subject areas. It is one of the UK's largest providers of health and social care courses, teacher training, and sport and physical activity courses, and is also home to one of the UK's oldest established art and design institutions.
