Youth and Social Care FdA
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)

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The FdA in Youth and Care studies has been specifically designed to meet the localised and regional needs of the youth and care sector. It is an integrated course that combines the theoretical concepts that relate to young people, caring for them and helping them to care for themselves, whilst working within the broader care sector. This includes residential care settings, homeless hostels, supported lodgings for young people, youth offending programs. Students will develop a flexible and ...Read more

The FdA in Youth and Care studies has been specifically designed to meet the localised and regional needs of the youth and care sector. It is an integrated course that combines the theoretical concepts that relate to young people, caring for them and helping them to care for themselves, whilst working within the broader care sector. This includes residential care settings, homeless hostels, supported lodgings for young people, youth offending programs. Students will develop a flexible and reflective approach to professional practice founded on the principles and ethos of working with young people within a social care setting. They will develop an increased awareness of the different roles and functions of statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations and the different constraints within the current policy context. This programme involves placement opportunities for students within a range of organisations that reside within the youth and care sector which will help to broaden horizons and develop a critical understanding of the roles and responsibilities organisations play to deliver positive outcomes for young people and other service users within the care sector.

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WUSCA ranking:
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56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
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95th
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Demi lee
01 Dec 24

Have no bad experiences just a lot to figure out..Read more

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Zainab
13 Dec 22

My understanding is the best place ever, the lecturers, the environment and the support from the university is the best thing anyone could ask..Read more

Entry requirements

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DD Grades / Points required

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48 Grades / Points required

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Wales

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£7,500 per year

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£12,300 per year

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£12300 Per year

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University of South Wales , Pontypridd

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University of South Wales
Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys) Risca Road Cross Keys NP11 7ZA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Crosskeys  0.2 miles away
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