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HNC - Higher National Certificate
Milton Road
Full Time
AUG-25
1 Year
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HNC - Higher National Certificate
Milton Road
Full Time
AUG-25
1 Year
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Course overview
If you are working or volunteering with community-based groups this course, based in our Milton Road Campus is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain a professional qualification in Community Learning and Development. You will undertake a placement in youth work, adult education or community work in the statutory or voluntary sector to give you valuable practical experience.
In addition, you will study a wide range of relevant subjects including group work, sociology, principles of community learning and development, approaches to learning, youth work and managing resources, ensuring you will be well prepared for degree-level study or employment.
Placement information
Students complete placement of approximately 45 days (300 hours) in a community-based organisation.
Students can use existing paid or voluntary work for their placement or they will be supported to find a placement.
How the course is assessed
Students living in
Domestic
£1,285 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,285 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£8,400 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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