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    BSc (Hons) | Youth Work in the Digital Age*
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    BSc (Hons) | Youth Work in the Digital Age*

    University of Cumbria

    University of Cumbria

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    United Kingdom, Carlisle

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Lancaster

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 13,250  / year
    Next Intake September-2022

    BSc (Hons) | Youth Work in the Digital Age*

    About

    This degree delves into the themes of interdisciplinary work and reflects changes in the youth work sector. Each module explores how different professions would approach the area under study, this is supported by interdisciplinary staff supporting the youth work team delivering the programme.

    You will get opportunities to learn alongside students on other professional programmes enabling interprofessional learning and gaining the communication skills to step into your future career with confidence. You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills and experience to work in contemporary integrated practice settings.

    What you will learn

    During this degree, you will have 6 taught modules per year and one Qualificatory Practice Unit (placement per year). Below shows the breakdown of the module credits and placement hours that will be completed per year of study.

    Year 1 - 6 x 20 credit taught modules plus 1 QPU (300 hours placement)
    Year 2 - 6 x 20 credit taught modules plus 1 QPU (300 hours placement)
    Year 3 - 6 x 20 credit taught modules plus 1 QPU (200 hours placement)

    You will complete a range of modules that will allow you to develop your skills in a multitude of areas. From enhancing your communication skills to exploring outdoor and experiential youth work to questioning how social and political influences affect policy.

    This course is currently subject to validation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A-levels: CCC (96 pts) BBC (112 Pts)

    T-levels: "P (C+) - M" All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

    SELECTION CRITERIA

    96-112 UCAS tariff points.

    Students will be interviewed and will have to complete a DBS check. Applicants need 72 hours of experience working with young people within the 11-25 age range.

    If you don't think you have the qualifications for direct entry to this programme, our Health and Social Care Integrated Foundation Year will allow you to learn the skills and gain a qualification to complete this programme. Find out more on it's course page here. 

    Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment. We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions.

    For 2022 the University of Cumbria will make offers to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here  ) and care leavers, offers will be made at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range.

    Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. Find out more about our Masterclasses here.

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

    All places are offered subject to successful interview, Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS) and proof of qualifications.

     

    Contextual Admissions

    Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

    We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here) and care leavers, offers will be made at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply)

    English Program Requirements

  • English language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component).
  • Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 13,250  / year
    University of Cumbria

    BSc (Hons) | Youth Work in the Digital Age*

    University of Cumbria

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    United Kingdom,

    Carlisle

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