Undergraduate study Education 2023/24
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What’sinsideContents 04 Childhood Studies BA(Hons) 05 Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) 06 Education BA(Hons) 07 Education (Early Years) BA(Hons) (part-time) 08 Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) 09 Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion) BA(Hons) (part-time) 10 Education (Supporting Teaching and Learning) BA(Hons) (part-time) 11 Education with Psychology BA(Hons) 12 Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) 13 Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) 14 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) 15 TESOL courses 16 Youth and Community Work courses 17 Global Professional Award 19 Apply to us Start your journey with us hud.ac/apply 3
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During the course you will get the opportunity to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. The course will examine relevant social theory and research, and draw on current policy and practices out there in the real world.
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While you’re here, you’ll undertake a compulsory work placement of a minimum of 80 hours in your second year. This experience will help you build up transferable skills that employers are looking for and gain useful contacts in the children and young people’s workforce. You could gain experience in schools, children’s centres, nurseries, children’s services, young people’s centres, community groups, in a local council, in a museum and more.
Childhood Studies
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Contemporary Childhood Studies Safeguarding Children and Young People Working with Children and Families
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*Job titles of Childhood Studies graduate members of the University of Huddersfield Alumni Society on LinkedIn Course info Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or Completeabove.anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check towards the end of Year 1, ready for your placement in Year 2.
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The course prepares you for a wide range of professional possibilities relating to children, young people and families, including teaching, early years, social care, child and youth policy work and more.
“The course leader and my personal tutor supported me not only academically but helped build my self-belief which really helped me to succeed on my course. I am now working as a bid writer for a private company. Using the excellent research, analytical and writing skills gained at University, my specific focus will be responding to social value questions according to the Public Services (Social Value Act 2012) to win contracts from local authorities.” Mel Wainner, graduated from Childhood Studies BA(Hons) in 2021
Theories and Strategies for Learning Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a varied range of careers in education, including teaching, early years and learning support roles. Previous graduates have also become children and young people’s workers, primary, early years and further education teachers and higher level teaching assistants, special needs and social support workers.* Many of our graduates also progress onto Master’s level programmes. This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training options.
This course helps you understand the issues and gain some crucial insights into what shapes children’s lives from birth to age 19. We believe it’s not enough to study the issues affecting children, you also need to understand them from their perspective.
“I’m now doing a Master’s in Psychology and Education and aim to complete a PhD in Educational Psychology. My long term aim is to become an psychologist.”educational Sally Booth, graduated from Early BA(Hons)***Yearsin2019.
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*You’ll have the option to be assessed against the nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN).
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• Perspectives in Learning and Development
• The Unique Child Your future
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The course is designed to give you the chance to demonstrate the skills employers are looking for and you’ll have the opportunity to graduate with Graduate Practitioner Status (GPS)* alongside your degree. This could kick start your career in the education and care of young children.
You’ll consider the role of the family, community and wider social context in relation to child development and the need to keep children safe and healthy. Placement experience forms a key part of the course and is highly regarded by employers. You’ll complete a work placement in your first and second year and have an option to attend a final placement in your final year, if you have met the course requirements. Students have been on placements in settings such as primary schools, nurseries and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.
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***Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) was called Early Years BA(Hons) until 2020.
Course BA(Hons)info Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above. Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with children and families. Provide a DBS check and health clearances. Graduate CompetenciesPractitioner The course is mapped against the nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPCs) of the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network, which the University is a member of.
If you aspire to work with young children from birth to seven years (Early Years and Key Stage 1), this course could be for you. You’ll develop the practical and professional skills to act as an advocate for children in their education and care.
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Early BA(Hons)
Example modules
• Professional Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People
This course will enable you to consider a range of careers in early education and wider children’s services. Previous graduates have become early years practitioners, primary and early years teachers and teaching assistants, special needs support roles, play therapists and social support workers.** This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training options.
“Our professional networks help give you access to a wide range of high quality placement opportunities, expert guest lectures and visits during your studies. It’s this practical focus, coupled with the latest research findings being developed both within the School of Education and Professional Development and the wider academic community, which helps to ensure our students are able to equip themselves with the most relevant knowledge and skills needed within the workplace.”
Dr Andrew Youde, Head of Department – Education
Example modules
This course is a recognised progression route into primary and lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training.
Educational contexts • Enterprise in Education • Issues in Contemporary Education
While you’re here, you’ll be able to take an optional work placement in your second year of study. It could be the ideal way to develop the skills that employers are looking for and gain useful contacts in the industry, whether this be in a teaching, administration or business role.
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Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
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Education
• Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of roles*, including learning support worker, primary school teacher, lifelong learning (post-14) teacher, teaching assistant, early years and childcare practitioner and health and social care roles. The course also supports those interested in education related roles within non-traditional development sites, including educational support roles in museums and galleries. This course is also suitable for those seeking to work with local, national and international charities involving children and young people.
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*Some of listed roles may require additional qualifications on top of this degree. I.e. Primary School Teacher would require a one year PGCE to gain QTS (qualified teacher status).
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This course examines contemporary UK and international education systems with a specific focus on education as a business. It will appeal to those aspiring to work in a range of educational roles within schools, businesses and other non-governmental organisations. You’ll consider the wider aspects of education, including management and leadership approaches, structures, organisational culture and behaviours, and marketing. The course addresses the fast-changing educational environment, giving you the skills to make you responsive to those changes within a variety of educational settings.
Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check towards the end of Year 1, ready for your placement in Year 2.
• Safeguarding Children and Young People
This course is a recognised route into primary and early years teacher training courses, such as our Primary and Early Years Education PGCE or Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Our graduates can also progress onto Master’s level programmes, such as our Education (Early Childhood Education) MA.
If you already work with children in an early years setting, this course is designed to work around you and your employment. Teaching typically takes place on Saturdays at the University on approximately 8 days per academic year. Each module has a strong emphasis on work-based practice. You’ll apply the theories you’re studying to your day-to-day experiences of working with young children.
We’ll also go on to take a wider view, focusing on topics such as safeguarding, society and environment. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own particular interests through your assignments, and you’ll choose between option modules in your final year.
Example modules • Perspectives in Learning and Development
Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 2 years part-time Entry requirements: Higher National Diploma/ foundation degree (or equivalent higher education or initial teacher training qualification). You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Grace Siddle, graduated from Early Years BA(Hons)* part-time in 2019. For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
You’ll look at health and wellbeing, education and learning and development.
Your future Successful completion of this course will enhance your professional development and could support your progression into more senior roles within early years.
The course will give you the chance to explore a wide range of issues to do with young children up to seven years old (Early Years and Key Stage 1).
You’ll also be studying alongside people working in a range of early years settings, so the course is a great opportunity to develop your professional development and support network.
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“I worked full-time, maintaining two nannying roles simultaneously whilst undertaking this course. It was a challenging juggling act at times but I was very supported by all my tutors and peers. I learnt so much information during my course that I now involve into everyday practice, or can share with other peers at work. I now feel able to tackle any challenge in the workplace.”
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
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Course info Part time Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: YouBBC/DMM/112shouldbeemployed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
You’ll have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your wellbeing and ensure you have a positive learning experience.
*This course was called Early Years BA(Hons) until 2021.
Education (Early Years)
• Support for Language, Literacy and Mathematics in Educational Environments • Advanced Professional Practice
Education, Human Resource Development and Training
Example modules • Human Resource Development and Training • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Improving Teaching and Learning • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts Your future
Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/ foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
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Course BA(Hons)info
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This course will give you the chance to develop the skills and confidence needed for working within Human Resource departments and other careers focused on training and developing people. We’ll support you to develop your theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, including understanding of different learning cultures and styles, motivation theories, working with others and meeting individuals’ needs within the workforce. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on wellbeing at work, human resource practice and developing effective teams. We’ll also support you to develop your ability to critically reflect on your own personal educational development and to plan a bespoke training programme suitable for your chosen career. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll be able to access our extensive professional and academic network, visit a range of workplaces to see theory in action, plus share experiences with students from a range of different countries.
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons) Your course
This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career in education and training, both nationally and internationally. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and deliver education and training to meet the needs of a range of organisations. The course will also help you build up transferable skills that employers are looking for, developing you as a critical thinker and being able to understand and challenge current approaches and policy. Graduates may consider postgraduate study through our taught Education Master’s suite of courses, or our Education (MA by Research) programme.
“As an international student, this course was a fantastic opportunity for me to understand the foundations of the UK education system. I feel empowered and better equipped for the real world. Throughout the academic journey at University of Huddersfield, I have been supported and guided by my academic and support staff, and my dissertation supervisor. I am wholeheartedly looking forward to further studies to prepare a stronger base prior to entering the world of work.”
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, support work, the charitable sector, within Local Authorities, early years, further education or many other possibilities, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to progress. Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior roles in SEND and inclusion.
• SEND: understanding policy and practice
Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion)
Example modules
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have the right to educational support that values and respects them as learners, and takes account of their individual requirements. Whether you want to progress your career in special and inclusive education contexts, mainstream schools or business and non-governmental organisations, this course could be for you. On this course you’ll examine how policy and legislation have contributed to our understanding of children and young people with SEND. You’ll also investigate theories of development and learning, and consider how these can be used to underpin practice in supporting these learners. This course is aimed at those who work or volunteer in a relevant role and is designed to fit alongside this existing employment. Your place of work forms a key element of the course allowing you to put theory into practice. To ensure flexibility and access for those working within schools, colleges and other childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays – approximately 8 days per academic year.
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • Child Development and SEND
Graduates may consider progressing on to teacher training through a PGCE course. We also have a suite of postgraduate Education Master’s courses, including Education (Teaching and Learning) MA.
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses. Course Part-timeinfo Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: YouBBC/DMM/112shouldbeemployed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
Nicole Whitelaw, Course Leader
Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 2 years part-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/foundation degree. You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Each application will be considered on an individual basis. “This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of roles with children and young people with SEND. My own experience as a teacher of autistic teenagers has made me want to share my passion and commitment for making sure all children get the support and opportunities they need to be successful.”
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• Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education Your future
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Education (Supporting Teaching and Learning)
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Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior roles in supporting teaching and learning. Graduates may consider progressing on to teacher training through a PGCE course. We also have a suite of postgraduate Education Master’s courses, including Education (Teaching and Learning) MA. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
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Dr Mary Dyer, Subject Leader – Education.
Course info Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Additional criteria: You will currently be employed or volunteer in a learning support role. You will have the support of your employer. Each application will be considered on an individual basis. yourandexperiencecoursespart-timestudentsown,settingsstudentsandcommunityrelationships,toareteachingSaturdaysessionsagreatwaybuildstrongandofpracticelearning,withinsimilartoyouraswellaswithonourotherEducationwhosewillenrichcomplementown.”
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If you’re already in a learning support role within a school, college or other educational setting and aspiring to enhance your knowledge and skills in this specialist area, this course could be for you. We’ll support you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to effectively support the process of teaching and learning in a variety of contexts. To undertake this course you’ll need to be already working in a learning support role – this could be in a voluntary capacity. To ensure flexibility and access for those working within schools, colleges and childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays –approximately 8 days per academic year. Your work will help you to contextualise the academic content of the course, including your major study, and therefore provides an important aspect of the programme.
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Theories and Strategies for Learning Learning Children and Young People Individual Learning Needs
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• Supporting
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You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of roles in education, learner support, counselling and mentoring, educational psychology and more. Graduates may consider progressing on to postgraduate study through our Education Master’s suite, or a Psychology Master’s degree.
Course info Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. “This course offers an exciting opportunity to experience two disciplines for the first two years of your degree before deciding on either an Education or Psychology path for your final year according to your career aspirations.”
Dr Jo Bishop, Course Leader
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If you’re interested in the big questions in education today, such as how social development and emotional wellbeing affect educational progress, then this course could be for you. You’ll consider how theories from psychology can be applied to a wide range of educational contexts. You’ll explore how government policies affect young people’s education. We’ll also help you look at education from a variety of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, politics, economics and culture.
Example modules • Psychology of Education • Issues in Contemporary Education • Advanced Theories of Counselling • Supporting
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary and lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training courses.
Education with Psychology BA(Hons)
You’ll be taught alongside students on other courses in education and social sciences, allowing for an enriched learning experience in both subject areas. The course structure enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, giving you the opportunity to develop your particular interests. There’s an optional work placement module in the second year, allowing you to contextualise your learning and support your future career progression. Learning in Young Children
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Primary Education Studies (NonQTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) course is an intensive two year alternative to this course. This course doesn’t lead directly to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), but is an alternative route to qualifying to become a primary school teacher if followed by a postgraduate teacher training course.
Momina Hanif, graduated from Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) in 2022
BA(Hons) with QTS
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• Core Curriculum Studies –English, Maths and Science • Working with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities • Subject Leadership and Management in the Primary School and EYFS
Course info Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDD/120 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above.
We know there’s no substitute for learning how to teach in the classroom environment, so we give you lots of opportunity to gain practical experience across our partnership schools. In fact, you’ll undertake a range of longer and shorter enrichment placements every year. As part of your placements you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical, hands-on experience and benefit from one-to-one mentoring. It’s all designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills so you can move on to become an outstanding teacher.
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Upon successful completion of the course we recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be awarded by the Department for Education. This course prepares you for your first teaching role within a primary school setting.
“I feel confident to enter the world of work as I feel my degree has taught me all I need to know to help make me the best teacher I can be. The in-house advice on how to find your first Early Career Teacher (ECT) job, to being successful at interviews has really set the correct foundations to help me achieve my full potential. The practical experiences in schools really help me mirror what I learn in university and apply it in the classroomfinding what works for me.”
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Example modules • Safeguarding Children and Young People
If you aspire to become a primary or early years teacher then this course will help you on your way. The course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge you need to teach children from ages three to eleven and upon successful completion we’ll recommend you for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Primary and Early Years Education
Please note that in order to cover the content of a BA(Hons) degree in two years rather than three, teaching on this course takes place across all three terms of the academic year. and Curriculum Working in Primary Education Children and Young People Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts Critical approaches to inclusive education
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Your future Upon successful completion of the course, students wishing to become primary school teachers can apply for postgraduate teacher training routes to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Graduates may also consider a varied range of careers in education, early years and learning support. Graduates may also wish to progress onto Master’s level programmes. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses. Course info Course length: 2 years full-time** Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, plus Maths or a science subject at grade 4/C or above.*
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BA(Hons) Non-QTS Accelerated Degree
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“I was drawn to this degree as opposed to a three year degree because of the blend of theory, instruction and practical work. I am planning on going straight on to a PGCE upon completion of my accelerated degree. Meaning I will have completed both an undergraduate (a full BA honours degree) and postgraduate qualification (PGCE with QTS) in the same time period as some of my peers will have taken to complete a BA(Hons) degree with QTS.” more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
If you aspire to become a primary school teacher, this course offers a fast-track route to an honours degree (two years), following which you could apply to complete a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)* to become qualified to teach. On the course you’ll develop essential knowledge of primary and early years education, as well as the skills you’ll need to progress towards becoming a teacher. We know there’s no substitute for learning how to teach in the classroom environment, so you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a primary education setting. As part of your placement you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers and gain practical, hands-on experience in contributing to classroom practice. It’s all designed to help you develop your skills and experience for your future career in teaching.
Special Educational Needs; Disabilities and Inclusion
BA(Hons)
This is an essential course for anyone interested in a career working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Children and young people with SEND have the right to educational support that values and respects them as learners, and takes account of their individual requirements. On this course, you will examine how policy and legislation have contributed to the educational and social inclusion of children and young people with SEND. You will investigate theories of development and learning, and consider how these can be used to underpin practice in supporting these learners. To help you put theory into practice, you’ll complete a minimum of 200 hours in placement across the first two years of study. We’ll work with you to find the type of placement suitable for your needs and the age group you are most interested in working with.
Your future Whether you are interesting in pursuing a career in teaching, support work, the charitable sector, within Local Authorities, early years, further education or many other possibilities, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need. Graduates may consider progression on to postgraduate study, such as our Education (Special Educational Needs) MA. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
Course info Full time Course length: 3 years full-time* Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Enhanced DBS check and health clearances. *If you are looking for part-time study, please see our Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion) BA(Hons) course information on page 9 of this brochure.
Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis. “My degree is teaching me the essentials for SEN and how to work with children that have special needs and disabilities. It is also helping me to understand the hardships that some of these children go through and how I can change that in the future. After I finish my degree, I am planning on applying for my PGCE at Huddersfield to become a qualified teacher and then start working as a SEN teacher/ teaching assistant and work my way up to a place where I can make a difference to students who previously would have had no support.”
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• SEND: Understanding Policy and Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Child Development and SEND • Supporting Individual Learning Needs
Katrina Fisher, graduates from Special Educational Needs; Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) in 2023
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Example modules
This course will give you the chance to develop your theoretical knowledge alongside the practical skills required for planning and teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll have the opportunity to build your understanding of different learning cultures, language acquisition and how to apply these skills to your own classroom practice. Plus, you’ll be able to share experiences with students from a range of different countries. As part of your course you’ll be supported to undertake a major study, identifying a TESOL topic of your choice to help you gain valuable insights into the effective teaching of English as a second or foreign language.
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TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: These courses represent the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Example modules TESOL in a Multi-lingual World • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Developing Language and Communication for Learning • TESOL – Methodologies and Practice Your future
“I believe my course will help me to become an English teacher back home in China in the future. I have acquired many professional skills through the course and all of the tutors and staff have given me a lot of support during my studies” Mengjiao Luo, graduated from TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) in 2019. For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
TESOL (Top-up) BA(Hons) / TESOL and Younger Learners (Top-up) BA(Hons)
Course info TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: These courses represent the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The course will help you build up transferable skills that employers are looking for, developing you as a critical thinker and being able to understand and challenge current approaches and policy. Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a range of English as a second or foreign language teaching roles or to consider progression onto Master’s programmes.
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Hands-on, practical experience is fundamental to our courses. On the Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) you will complete at least 800 hours of relevant experience in a wide range of settings. You could be working in youth and community centres, youth projects, youth theatres and other creatively based groups. Some students have even taken placements in organisations working to support young people with alcohol and drug issues, as well as a range of youth offending issues. On the In-Service BA(Hons) and Top-up BA(Hons) you will already be in a relevant role, meaning your studies will be applied directly to your work. With such an emphasis on work experience, it’s a great opportunity to develop your practical knowledge and skills – exactly what employers are looking for. Your future Our Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) and Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons) courses don’t just lead to a degree in Youth and Community Work – you will have also demonstrated your competency in relation to professional standards of practice. That’s because the course is endorsed by the National Youth Agency and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth Work. Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of careers, including working with families, in youth offending teams, housing associations, and organisations supporting people with alcohol and drug issues.
Course info Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or Experienceabove.(paid/voluntary) with young people or community groups. Enhanced DBS check.
Toni Paxford, graduated from Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) in 2021
Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons) Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: YouBBC/DMM/112willhavean appropriate voluntary or paid role with a minimum of 10 hours per week within a relevant setting, and a minimum of one year experience in a relevant setting and current post.
“This course has prepared me for the world of work by offering us placements and allowing us to have the space to discuss our placement and any aspects which we need or want to. This is the same with further study, the course has allowed us to explore and develop our own passions within the field and has supported us to explore them. The support you get is second to none. If you need help and ask for it, it is there in so many different forms to accommodate so many different people.”
This course provides you with the chance to study a whole range of subjects relating to young people in today’s society. You’ll explore approaches to education, learning and development, and investigate how groups and communities interact. You’ll also be able to study social policy and how it impacts on the lives of young people and communities. We’ll give you the opportunity to gain a wider knowledge and understanding of supporting vulnerable people in a range of community settings, as well as the current theories and strategies to do with how young people act. You’ll also have the chance to study a wide range of broader topics, including controversial issues like what society can do to prevent child sexual exploitation or violent extremism.
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Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time 2 years part-time Entry requirements: You will normally have a foundation degree or DipHE in a relevant subject.
Youth and Community Work BA(Hons)/In-Service BA(Hons)/Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons)
The Careers and Employability focus of the course helps you to understand what employers want in graduates and leaders, and gives you the opportunity to develop these skills and capabilities. The Wellbeing focus of the course provides you with the opportunity to develop tools that will contribute to your physical and mental health at university and as a graduate. The Enterprise focus nurtures your entrepreneurial spirit and helps you to develop the skills necessary to forge your own career path.
Three areas of focus
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We make it as simple as possible. You’ll complete the Award through online sessions and activities. This will take approximately 1 hour per week, so you’ll still have plenty of time to focus on your degree and your social life.
Becoming a highly employable graduate
*Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees
How do I complete the Award?
Find out more about the Global Professional Award at hud.ac/gpa
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You’ll be supported to complete the Award by staff who are specialists in the three areas of Careers and Employability, Wellbeing and Enterprise, plus the lecturers on your course and your PATs will help you to understand how you can get involved.
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At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals, which is why you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your undergraduate degree.* On completion of the Award, you’ll receive a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management, from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning you’ll graduate from the University with an internationally recognised professional qualification, alongside the specialist subject skills and knowledge you gain as part of your degree, which may help to set you apart from other graduates.
Completing the Award will support you to transform into a highly employable graduate who is: The Global Professional Award also gives you the chance to get involved in projects and activities organised by external organisations, departments at the University and the Students’ Union, which is a fantastic way to meet new people and try new things. Self-motivated Enterprising Able to collaborate with others A confident leader Globally and socially aware
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Changes to option modules
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student
Changes to a course you have applied for
This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2022 for courses starting in September 2023 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses.hud.ac.uk , and you should check this for the latest information before you apply.
If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Major changes
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
The legal bit
Termination of course
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment. Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
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Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below:
Covid-19
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
Apply to us
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
UCAS
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
When to apply
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If you want to start your course in September 2023, you can apply through UCAS any time from 1 September 2022 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by the first application deadline in January 2023. Please see hud.ac/faa for more information. Our institution code is HUDDS H60. Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 478249 Email. sepd@hud.ac.uk@eduhuduni@eduhuduniEduHudUni
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