Foundation Degree in Working with Young People
Who is it for?
Our Foundation Degree is for those working or who intend to work with young people in a range of contexts. You can study full or part time so you can fit your studies around your work commitments and lifestyle.Course Details - Click to show
The course can be studied full time for 2 years (2 days per week) or part-time for 3 years (1 day per week) plus individual study and work placements. Work based learning is a major element so work placement is a significant component of the course.
Foundation Degree Modules
Year 1
1) Skills and practices in learning
2) The development of guidance theory and practice
3) The emergence of multi-agency, multi-disciplinary working
4) Legal and ethical considerations
5) Applying knowledge, skills and understanding to practice within the children’s workforce (1)
6) The development of children and young people
Year 2
7) Guidance work: the integrative approach
8) Young people’s personal and psychological development
9) Facilitating group work
10) Working for change with children and young people; engaging multi-agency support
11) Applying knowledge, skills and understanding to practice within the children’s workforce (2)
12) Evaluation
FD Young People Qualifications
A Foundation Degree in Working with Young People which can lead to employment for example as a Learning Mentor, Trainee Connexions Personal Adviser or Education Welfare Officer. The programme can also lead to a variety of Honours degree courses as follows:A one year BA Hons ‘top up’ in Working with Young People (hyper link to BA page)
Entry into year 2 (via a bridging course) to BA Hons in Youth & Community
Entry into year 2 (via a bridging course) to BA Hons in Social Work
Assessment
Assessment is by course work, there are no exams.Entry requirements
Either:A minimum of DD at A level or 120 level 3 UCAS tariff points gained from acceptable equivalent qualifications such as: a combination of one A level grade D plus 2 A/S levels at D or above; a BTEC National; a GNVQ Advanced; an Access Course; or a 14-19 Progression Diploma.
Or
An NVQ 3 – as this is not graded we require NVQ 3 holders to also take a pre-entry test
Or
Significant work experience in a recognised relevant setting
Plus a full criminal records bureau clearance, two satisfactory references and an interview at CETAD, Lancaster University. On application students must demonstrate a genuine interest in working with young people and preferably have some experience of working with the 0-19 age group.
Fees
£3375 for 2011 intake
Further details of what support is available can be obtained from your Local Education Authority, from the Student Support website or from Lancaster University’s web site:
www.studentfinancedirect.gov.uk/index.htm
www.slc.co.uk
www.lancs.ac.uk/ugfinance/index.htm
How to Apply?
Full time students apply via UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk
Part time students download the application form or contact CETAD on 01524 593318 or email cetad@lancaster.ac.uk
Foundation degree application formCourse Dates
Oct 2011It is giving me much more confidence when I'm dealing with clients and when I reflect on my practice I can see that I'm applying some of the theories that we've covered in the workshops.