Children and Young People
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    Children and Young People

    University of Derby
    University of Derby
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Derby
    University Rank:#1201
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,900 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2024
    Children and Young People

    About

    This course enables those already working, or wanting to work with children and young people aged 0-19, to further develop their skills and knowledge while gaining a professional qualification.

    • Study a course that's been developed with employers in the sector, so you know it's relevant and up-to-date
    • Choose a specialist pathway relevant to your interests: Early Years, Teaching Assistant, or Health and Social Care
    • Gain hands-on industry experience by volunteering/working two days a week in the sector.

    You can study this course at Buxton & Leek College as part of the University of Derby, or at one of our partner colleges:

    • Boston College
    • Chesterfield College
    • Derby College
    • Loughborough College

    Developed with employers

    This professional qualification is valued by employers. We'll help you to become a more confident, knowledgeable and effective practitioner working with children, young people and their families. The course enables those already working, or wanting to work with children and young people aged 0-19, to further develop their knowledge, skills and understanding. You can choose a specialist pathway relevant to your interests: Early Years, Health and Social Care, or Teaching Assistant. You'll need to be working* or volunteering in the sector two days per week, or have a relevant vocational Level 3 qualification.

    *Dependent on chosen site of study.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
    • Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
    • UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required
    • If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
    • If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
    • Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6

    Career

    Demand is growing for qualified practitioners working in children's and young people's services. You'll have the knowledge, understanding, and professional skills to progress in your practice and make an impact on service provision. Previous graduates were promoted to senior roles and others now lead practices.

    You can top up to a degree by completing the final stage of a relevant bachelors degree, such as:

    • BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
    • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
    • BA (Hons) Education Studies

    In recent years, many of our graduates have continued on to a teacher training course and are now teaching.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Before you begin your application make sure you have:

    • Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
    • A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
    • Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
    • A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
    • A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
    • If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
    • If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

    For more information please see our online application guide.

    International applications

    • Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
    • If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number
    Children and Young People
    University of Derby
    University of Derby
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Derby

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