Course description
In the current economic climate, there are many challenges facing children, young people and families. Supporting children, young people and families requires informed and educated professionals who are able to understand the social, economic, educational, political and cultural issues and barriers in order to respond to, and challenge the issues facing families and communities today.
This top up course will enable you to build on the learning from your foundation degree or HND (or equivalent) in order to complete a full BA (Hons) degree which will enable you to build a career within the field of working with children, young people and families.
Training Course Content
During this top-up programme, the course looks at a number of social issues, policy and legislation relevant to children, young people and families. Throughout this course you will carry out an independent capstone project, on a topic of interest to you. You will also undertake a mandatory safeguarding children module, alongside further option modules to tailor the final year around your own career pathway.
Course delivery details
- The course provides an opportunity to cover a range of multi-disciplinary issues
- You will be encouraged to develop an area of particular expertise, in line with your own interests and career aspirations.
- The course is up to date, keeping pace with changes in society.
- You have options within the capstone project, so that you can undertake a traditional research project (dissertation) if you wish, or alternatively or could complete a work-based learning research project, or undertake a more creative, taught capstone. This is tailored to offer you more choice and to meet your needs as a future practitioner.
Continuing Studies
The skills and knowledge gained from undertaking this course provide an excellent preparation for a wide range of occupations including careers in pastoral roles in education, family support work, social care, community support roles, employment within local authorities, health or charity sectors, culture, heritage or recreation.
It is intended that graduates from this course will develop into managers and leadership roles capable of dealing with multi-agency working with a range of knowledge and inter-personal skills.
Graduates can also progress onto a wide range of postgraduate degree programmes including social work, or teacher training or Psychology conversion.
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Birmingham Newman University
Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...