BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L595

Campuses

Walsall Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines18-Sep-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,950 / year

Next Intake 18-Sep-2023

BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community with Foundation Year

About

Why choose this course?

The BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community provides you with the knowledge and skills for a range of careers working with young people and families and the communities in which they live. There is an increasing need for graduates to work in the field of family support and community work as well as increasing opportunities to work directly with young people, this course is designed to prepare you for these roles. Our Foundation Year programme has been designed to prepare you for studying at undergraduate level and provide you with the required skills and knowledge to transition effectively into Level 4 study. During your Foundation Year you will develop skills appropriate to university such as finding and using information, working collaboratively with others, challenging, and debating ideas and expressing yourself with greater confidence. The foundation year helps you to become familiar with university life and to feel at home on campus.

The BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community course offers a unique blend of theories and practices in relation to services that support families and is suitable for people new to this area or experienced people searching for career development. We value and promote your individual engagement, progression and success and recognise that each of you will have your own unique learning needs. Therefore, we aim to maximise your potential through our inclusive approaches to your teaching and learning experience, ensuring the curriculum is relatable to you. Our course does not include any exams and we work hard to make our assessments inclusive and relevant to your career goals. We usually teach in smaller classroom-based student groups, as opposed to larger lecture theatres, to give you a supportive and personalised learning experience and our staff work hard to help develop the confidence of our students.

As you progress through your degree you will develop your skills of critical thinking as you analyse how to tackle inequalities, broaden your perspectives on empowering young people and vulnerable adults and explore how to effectively engage with individuals and groups. In addition, you will focus on how communities can be supported and investigate issues relating to youth, culture and identity within society.

Placements are expected as part of the course at level 4-6 and these can be negotiated in a range of settings such as charitable organisations, family support teams and youth and community centres. Outside of placement hours, students are encouraged to actively seek volunteering opportunities.

The BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community is four years full-time and can be studied PART-TIME which requires you to attend day-time sessions. However, if you would like to study moreflexibly for example in the evening, our partner colleges offer part timeFoundation Degrees inSupporting Children in Primary Educationand Early Years Services

After completing your part time Foundation Degree, you can then progress onto a final year of a part- time BA degree course to gain a full honours degree.

The BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community degree sits within an exciting range ofChildhood and Family Studiescourseswe offer within the Institute of Education.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

You will develop an independent, reflective, and self-managed approach to study and utilise skills appropriate for study in Higher Education.
You will Improve confidence in learning, study, and approaches to finding information and be aware of your existing transferable skills and new skills and how these may be developed
Apply and synthesise knowledge and understanding of diverse community-based contexts for practice, engaging with individuals and groups to meet and support the needs of children, young people, and their families, including issues of health, risk, and well-being.
Conduct research into a range of factors in relation to the development of the life course, inclusive of the ecological - social, cultural, and political -context, issues of identity, power, rights, diversity, and social exclusion.
Recognise and critically analyse powerful social policy and media discourses that may influence practice within the field of family and community work.
Make critical judgements about key concepts, theories, and principles in the global context,
together with current debates in the field of family and community studies, as part of ongoing development as an ethical and reflective practitioner
Be able to critically reflect on personal value systems, and that of others, in a systematic way to develop your professional and ethical practice.
Undertake enterprising work-based investigation and problem-solving and be able to clearly communicate a wide range of theoretical positions to a range of audiences using appropriate media and digital literacy skills.

Disciplines

School of Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation Programme

We offer two International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes, allowing progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton:

The 1 Year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY)
The 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year (IFY) programme which includes a foundation year and degree

The 1 year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY) course is designed for international students (yr for students for whom English is not their first language) whose qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 1 year IFY course provides preparation in academic subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements) in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences. The IFY is delivered at our Telford and City Campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school

The 4 Year International Foundation Year (IFY) integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. The IFY is delivered at both of our Telford and City campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.

Students from Jordan wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain a Certificate of Secondary Education with an overall score of 75% with no less than 70% in each subject

Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.

Undergraduate

The University considers students for undergraduate study who have completed Secondary School Certificates.

Postgraduate

For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.2/4 minimum
Higher Diploma 2.5/4 and Bachelor 2.0/4

Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

English Program Requirements

You can demonstrate your English language ability by studying with us on our online Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills courses which will allow you to gain entry to most undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Our new online Pre-sessional courses will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton.

Other ways of demonstrating your English language abilities are:

With a qualification (eg a high school certificate) from your country that has been approved by the University of Wolverhampton as meeting the minimum English language entry competency. See your country for details.
By demonstrating that you completed your secondary or university education at a secondary (high) school or university in a country approved by the University as teaching in the medium of English.
If you are a national of one of the following countries you do not have to prove your level of English; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
By presenting one of the international qualifications listed below. It should have been completed no more than two years before of the start date of your degree course.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,950 / year

How to Apply

First of all, decide which course is right for you.
Check the entry requirements, including the minimum English requirements for your chosen course.
Check the visa requirements.
Make your application - via our on-line course directory or directly to the University via Admissions or the International Office, find out how to do it below.