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Course info
UCAS CODE L530
The FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies course offers a contemporary, employer focused programme which combines core academic disciplines with practical, work-based learning. Suiting a range of career interests, this dynamic and diverse Foundation Degree aims to develop students skills to enable them to work with communities, young people and their families and associated services. Demand is growing for qualified practitioners working in children’s and young people’s services and within
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The FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies course offers a contemporary, employer focused programme which combines core academic disciplines with practical, work-based learning. Suiting a range of career interests, this dynamic and diverse Foundation Degree aims to develop students skills to enable them to work with communities, young people and their families and associated services. Demand is growing for qualified practitioners working in children’s and young people’s services and within youth and community capacity; this course will boost employability as students will gain specialist knowledge and professional skills to progress into practice. A distinctive feature of this course is the practical, problem solving approaches nurtured in specific modules. Students develop these employability skills through health & wellbeing campaigns, reflections on leadership strategy and evaluations of inclusive working practice.The course will be assessed through coursework and practical elements which will include: written assignments, including essays and reports, presentations, professional development portfolios and a research project. A balance between practical and academic assessment is a key feature of the programme, recognising the importance of nurturing student’s abilities in linking theory to practice, while developing practical, work-based skills, vital for employment. The assessment modes within this programme will promote self-growth, reflection and give guidance to students to develop their academic skills and ability to observe and gain the most out of their work-based learning opportunities. These skills are embedded throughout the programme, and made clear from the beginning, with the first-year module; Professional Skills and Digital Literacy.Students completing the programme will be able to identify and evaluate key concepts in understanding human and social needs , describe and illustrate core social policy issues and critically evaluate professional, cultural and ethical aspects of leadership in relation to theoretical models, frameworks, and contemporary research.Upon completion of the FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies students may be suited to work in a variety of settings and these opportunities include, but are not limited to working in the following sectors:· Community Work· Social Care (Youth and Adult)· Family Support Work· Voluntary Sector· Drug and Alcohol Services (including rehabilitation)· Further Education & Student Services· Social Enterprise CompaniesStudents who successfully compete the FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies may progress onto the following Bachelor's Degree programmes:• BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science top-up (Truro & Penwith College)• BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies top-up (Truro & Penwith College)• BSc (Hons) Sociology (University of Plymouth).
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£8,224
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£8,224
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£8,224
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£8,224
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£8,224
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
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£9,335
per year
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£9,335
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Truro and Penwith College can be found across two main campuses in Cornwall, offering over 50 study programmes, from Level 4 to postgraduate. There is a great range of University level courses and subjects to choose from and all of the courses on offer are approved either by Plymouth University or by Pearson. The two campuses are located in Truro and Penzance. There are also additional purpose-built arts centres at the Tregye Campus and the Penzance School of Art.
At Truro there is a campus restaurant and café run by the Rick Stein Academy, providing the perfect place for students to have a break and enjoy different dining experiences. While Penwith boasts enviable views and modern facilities in a relaxed, coastal environment.
Where you'll study
St Clare Street
Penzance
Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly
TR18 2SA