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Teaching Excellence
Student Satisfaction
We are joint-first in the UK for the proportion of professionally-qualified teaching staff (HESA 2021).
Our overall student satisfaction for both Childhood Studies BA(Hons) and Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS is 93% (National Student Survey, 2020).
Employability
Placements
94.6% of undergraduate students from the University of Huddersfield are in work and/or further study approximately 15 months after graduating. (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2017/18, UK domiciled, UG, other activities excluded.)
Through our Placement Unit we support students to gain real-world experience in a wide range of settings including schools, children’s centres and community support services.
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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) Education with Psychology BA(Hons) 11 Primary and Early Years Education with QTS 12 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
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Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Education and Care
BA(Hons)
BA(Hons) Your course
Course info
Your course
Course info
This course equips you to look at key topics and issues from the point of view of children and young people. We’ll give you the chance to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. We’ll introduce you to the theories and research that underpin development and learning for children, young people and adults. You’ll consider perspectives from psychology, sociology, social policy, philosophy and educational theories. You’ll also be able to bring your own experience to bear on the course too. In your final year you’ll even have the chance to showcase your research projects at our Finding a Voice conference.
Course length: 3 years full-time
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. 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.
BA(Hons)
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.
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.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
While you’re here, you’ll undertake a compulsory work placement in your second year – an ideal way to develop the 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.
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.
Example modules • Contemporary Childhood Studies • Safeguarding Children and Young People
Example modules
• Working with Children and Families • Theories and Strategies for Learning
• Perspectives in Learning and Development • Professional Practice
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Graduate Practitioner Competencies 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.
This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training options.
“The tutors are so supportive and always make time for you. The little things like having a ten-minute conversation about a piece of coursework can make a huge difference. I am now working at a nursery as a childcare practitioner.”
*You’ll have the option to be assessed against the nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN). **LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMS). ***Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) was called Early Years BA(Hons) until 2020.
Shona Francis, graduated from Childhood Studies BA(Hons) in 2020. 4
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.**
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.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Your future
Your future
This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training options.
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • The Unique Child
Course length: 3 years full-time
“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 educational psychologist.” Sally Booth, graduated from Early Years BA(Hons)*** in 2019.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education
Education (Early Years)
BA(Hons)/Top-up BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
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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.
BA(Hons)
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.
Part time
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 look at health and wellbeing, education and learning and development. 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.
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.
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. 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.
Example modules • M anaging Resources in Educational contexts • Enterprise in Education
• Issues in Contemporary Education • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
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.
This course is a recognised progression route into primary and lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training.
“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 6
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Example modules • Perspectives in Learning and Development • Safeguarding Children and Young People
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.
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. 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.
• S upport for Language, Literacy and Mathematics in Educational Environments • Advanced Professional Practice
Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
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).
Your future
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.
Successful completion of this course will enhance your professional development and could support your progression into more senior roles within early years.
Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
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. *This course was called Early Years BA(Hons) until 2021.
“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. This experience had a massive impact on my studies and was the focus of many of the assignments.”
Grace Siddle, graduated from Early Years BA(Hons)* part-time in 2019. For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education, Human Resource Development and Training
Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion)
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
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Course info
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.
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.
Part-time
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.
Top-Up BA(Hons)
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.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
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.
Example modules • Human Resource Development and Training • Theories and Strategies for Learning
Course length: 3 years full-time
• Improving Teaching and Learning • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Your future 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.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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.
Example modules • SEND: understanding policy and practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People “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.”
Sandeep Uttamchandani, graduated from Education, Human Resource Development and Training Top-Up BA(Hons) in 2019. 8
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.
• Child Development and SEND • Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
Your future 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.
Course length: 4 years part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 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. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
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.
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.
“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. ”
Nicole Whitelaw, Course Leader For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education (Supporting Teaching and Learning)
Education with Psychology BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)
Your course
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Course info
If you’re already in a learning support role within a school, college or other educational setting, this course will enhance your knowledge and skills in this specialist area. 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.
Course length: 4 years part-time
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.
Course length: 3 years full-time
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.
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.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Assessing Learning
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.
• Psychology of Education • Issues in Contemporary Education
• Developmental Psychology • Supporting Learning in Young Children
Your future
Your future
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.
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.
“The Saturday teaching sessions are a great way to build strong relationships, and community of practice and learning, with students in similar settings to your own, as well as with students on our other part-time Education courses whose experience will enrich and complement your own.”
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary and lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training courses.
“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 Mary Dyer, Subject Leader – Education. 10
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
Example modules
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • Supporting Individual Learning Needs
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Dr Jo Bishop, Course Leader For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS
Primary Education Studies BA(Hons) Non-QTS Accelerated Degree
Your course
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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 seven and upon successful completion we’ll recommend you for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Course length: 3 years full-time
Course length: 2 years full-time**
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.
Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above.
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.
Example modules • Safeguarding Children and Young People • 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
Entry requirements: BBB/DDD/120
DBS check Interview
Our 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.
Your future 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.
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. 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.
Example modules • Culture and Curriculum • Working in Primary Education • Safeguarding Children and Young People
• L eadership and Management in Professional Contexts
“The lecturers are fantastic at preparing us fully for each placement with regards to our subject knowledge and teaching skills. I’m now a newly qualified teacher in one of the schools I was on placement at during my degree.”
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.
DBS check Interview *Please note that graduates who wish to progress on to a PGCE course will be required to have GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above. **This course follows an accelerated delivery pattern across all three terms of the academic year, so that students complete the full credits required for a BA(Hons) degree in two years.
“Completing a placement during my degree really opened my eyes to how the theory and research I’d studied related to practice. Spending time in school has helped me to see the relevance of my assignments and has contributed to my decision to pursue a PGCE when I graduate.” Leonie Hatfield, studying Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) in 2021.
*Read more about Savannah’s journey at http://hud.ac/i2s
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, plus Maths or a science subject at grade 4/C or above.*
Your future
Savannah Lunn, graduated from Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) in 2020.
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Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
TESOL and Education BA(Hons)/TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons)/TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Your course
Course info
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.
Full time
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.
TESOL and Education BA(Hons)
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.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. *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)
Example modules • SEND: Understanding Policy and Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People
Course length: 3 years full-time*
• Child Development and SEND • Supporting Individual Learning Needs
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.
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.
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.
• Developing Language and Communication for Learning • TESOL – Methodologies and Practice
Your future 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.
TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons)
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.
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.
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
“My own experience in working with autistic learners and other profound learning difficulties has made me want to share my passion and commitment for making sure all children get the support they need to be successful in their education. Our course draws on the knowledge and expertise of a multidisciplinary teaching team, and combines university teaching with placement experience and work-based learning. This ensures that our students are well placed for the growing range of employment opportunities in SEND support roles, or progression to further professional qualifications including teaching, social work, counselling and mentoring.”
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
Course length: 1 year full-time
Example modules • TESOL in a Multi-lingual World • Theories and Strategies for Learning
Course length: 3 years full-time
Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
“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.
Nicole Whitelaw, Course Leader 14
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Youth and Community Work
BA(Hons)/In-Service BA(Hons)/Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
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.
Youth and Community Work BA(Hons)
Placements 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 length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You will have some knowledge of issues impacting on young people.
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.
Global Professional Award At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals, which is why you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your undergraduate degree.* The Award is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (Level 5), meaning you’ll graduate with an additional internationally recognised qualification which will help to set you apart from other graduates, and develop valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.
Three areas of focus The Careers and Employability focus of the course helps you understand your own aspirations and ambitions. You’ll learn how to turn these into a really powerful tool when it comes to getting a job after you graduate. Going to university can be a transformative experience, but it can also be a little scary. The Wellbeing focus of the course is about giving you the time and support to reflect and transform, from meeting and developing relationships with new people to mental strength and resilience. Through the Enterprise focus you’ll gain new viewpoints to consider and perhaps challenge your current perceptions of the world and how you can have an impact in the future.
Becoming a highly employable graduate
Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons)
Completing the Award will support you to transform into a highly employable graduate who is:
Course length: 4 years part-time
• Self-motivated • Enterprising • Resilient
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You will have an 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.
“The work placement element of the course was particularly helpful in gaining experience within the third sector. Across the three years of the course, I completed over 800 hours on placement, including working in the local council’s youth provision. My placements provided many benefits; from gaining practical experience and linking theory to real world practice to networking with key people within the field. Finding and starting placement pushes some of us outside our comfort zones, but my placement tutor really supported me over the years, which has helped to develop my confidence and self-belief.”
• Able to collaborate with others • A confident leader • Globally and socially aware
How do I complete the Award? We make it as simple as possible. You’ll complete the Award through a mixture of online and face to face workshops and self-directed learning 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. A key aspect of the Award is that each year you build a portfolio of experiential learning activities by engaging with opportunities within the University and the local community. 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. Find out more about the Global Professional Award at hud.ac/gpa *Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees
Melisa Jackson, graduated from Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) in 2019
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2021 for courses starting in September 2022 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. Changes to a course you have applied for 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. Changes to your course after you enrol as a student 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: Changes to option modules 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. Major changes 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. 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
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. 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. Termination of course
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When to apply
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 want to start your course in September 2022, you can apply through UCAS any time from September 2021 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by the first application deadline in January 2022. Please see hud.ac/faa for more information.
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.
Our institution code is HUDDS H60.
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.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 478249 Email. sepd@hud.ac.uk @eduhuduni
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