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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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What’s inside Contents 04 Childhood Studies BA(Hons) 05 Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) 06 Early Years BA(Hons) (part-time) 07 Education BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) 08 Education and Professional Development BA/BA(Hons) 09 Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) 10 Education with Psychology BA(Hons) 11 Learning Support BA(Hons) (part-time) 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 courses 15 TESOL courses 16 Youth and Community Work courses 17 Study with us 19 Apply to us
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Childhood Studies BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
We believe it’s not enough just to study the issues affecting children and young people. You also need to understand them from their perspective. This course looks at key topics from the point of view of the children who they affect. We’ll give you the chance to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. 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: 3yrs full-time 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 as well as having the opportunity to take part in a further placement in your third 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.
Example modules • Contemporary Childhood Studies • Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Working with Children and Families • 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 practitioner 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. *LinkedIn
“Throughout my studies, every member of staff went out of their way to help me – especially with assignments. I’m graduating with a first class honours degree and I feel I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without the support I received. I’ve now started a PGCE as my goal is to become a primary school teacher and put my knowledge of working with children into practice.” Emily Hooson, graduated from Childhood Studies BA(Hons) in 2019.
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Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
If you aspire to work with young children from birth to seven years, 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.
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 • Perspectives in Learning and Development • Professional Practice
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • The Unique Child
Your future
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
New for 2020/21 This course replaces the existing Early Years BA(Hons) full-time course. The part-time Early Years BA(Hons) is unchanged. 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 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. *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.
“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.
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Early Years BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
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 and 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 six years old. 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.
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.
Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
Example modules • Perspectives in Learning and Development • Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Literacy and Mathematics in Early Years and KS1 • Supporting Learning in Young Children
Your future Successful completion of this course will enhance your professional development and could support your progression into more senior roles within early years. 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.
“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.
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Education
BA(Hons) / Top-up BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
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 as a business, including management and leadership approaches, structures, organisational culture and behaviours, and marketing.
BA(Hons)
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 • Managing Resources in Educational contexts • Research Methodologies
• Major Study • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1yr 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.
Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of roles, including learning support worker, teaching assistant, early years and childcare practitioner and health and social care roles. The course also supports those interested in education related roles within none 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 and is a recognised progression route into primary 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
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Education and Professional Development BA/BA(Hons) Your course
Course info
This course is primarily aimed at those working either within the education and training sector or related areas including health, careers and the uniformed services looking to further their professional knowledge and skills.
Course length: 2yrs part-time
The course is primarily delivered via an innovative ‘blended learning’ style which combines face-to-face Saturday day schools and creative on line activities with both individual and collaborative study. Your practice is the starting point to help strengthen your confidence in critical debate, enterprise in leading ideas, ability to influence policy and in developing your digital and academic scholarship. This course promotes adaptability, skills and knowledge, essential within rapidly changing professional contexts. This course is available at the University of Huddersfield and through some of our partner institutions in The Education and Training Consortium. Please visit consortium.hud.ac.uk for more information.
Example modules • Improving Teaching and Learning • Critical Education
• Professional Practice (Advanced • Major Study
Entry requirements: You will normally have either a Cert Ed/level 5 teaching/ training/education qualification or a foundation degree. Candidates not meeting the above academic requirements but who are able to demonstrate significant and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Additional criteria: At least two years teaching or training experience. You will currently be working in an educational or training role.
Your future Upon successful completion students may progress to a more senior role within education and professional development or consider pursuing further study, including PGCE or other professional Master’s programmes.
“Professionally this course has been the best thing I have ever done. I was told this course would give me; a voice, credentials, knowledge and help us to articulate. Without a shadow of a doubt, the course has done that and much more for me. It really has raised my profile and given me a new found confidence in my teaching practice.” Gavin Knox, graduated from Education and Professional Development BA(Hons) in 2017. 8
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Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) Your course
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)
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: 1yr 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: 3yrs full-time
• Major Study • 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.
“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.
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Education with Psychology BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
If you’re interested in how theories from psychology can be applied to a wide range of educational contexts, then this course could be for you. You’ll consider the big questions in education today, such as how social development and emotional well-being impact educational progress and achievement. Or how government policies affect young people’s education. You’ll look at education from a variety of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, politics, economics and culture.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
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. You’ll be encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work experience to contextualise your learning in the summer term of your first or second year.
Example modules • Psychology of Education • Issues in Contemporary Education
• Developmental Psychology • Supporting Learning in Young Children
Your future 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. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
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Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with children and families. Interview as required
Learning Support BA(Hons)
Your course
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: 4yrs part-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 school and other childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays. 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.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Advanced Professional Practice
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • Supporting Individual Learners
Your future Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior learning support roles or further study, including teacher training programmes or other Master’s programmes.
“Through the supportive network of tutors, the course allowed me to progress academically and I was able to build upon my acquired knowledge and implement this within my PGCE course. I went on to complete a School Direct PGCE with QTS as a salaried student. I was able to achieve this within my existing school.” Gemma Kenworthy, graduated from Learning Support BA(Hons) in 2016.
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Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS
Your course
Course info
If you’re striving to become a primary school teacher for Foundation and Key Stage 1 pupils, 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: 3yrs 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.
Example modules • Teaching and Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage • 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 Additional criteria: GCSE English language, GCSE Maths and a GCSE science subject at grade 4/C or above. DBS check Health clearances Interview Our new Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) course is an intensive 2 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 the Early Years Foundation Stage (nursery and reception) and Key Stage 1 (ages 3-7).
“During my placements I have planned and taught lessons, assessed the children’s progress and carried out extra-curricular activities d trips. This was a great way to experience the full role of a teacher and practice the key skills under the University’s guidance.” Jessica North, graduated from Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) in 2018.
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Primary Education Studies BA(Hons) Non-QTS Accelerated Degree
Your course
Course info
If you aspire to become a primary school teacher, our new 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.
Course length: 2yrs full-time*
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 3 terms of the academic year.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, plus Maths or a science subject at grade 4/C or above. DBS check Interview *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.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Working in Primary Education
• Safeguarding Children and Young People • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
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). Teacher training includes both university-based and school-based routes. 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.
“To support you on this accelerated degree, you will receive one to one support from your personal academic tutor along with regular group tutor meetings. Our virtual learning environment also provides ongoing communication. You will also be able to access further support from the excellent department and University-wide support services.” Karen Smith, Course Leader for Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons).
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) 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
On the full-time course, 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.
Part time
Example modules
Candidates not meeting the above academic requirements but who are able to demonstrate significant and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• SEND: Understanding Policy and Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People
• 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.
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Additional criteria: You will be in a paid or voluntary role which gives you a minimum 120 hours per year work experience to support you in completing the practice elements of the course.
Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full-time, 2yrs part-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree.
“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.” Nicole Whitelaw, Course Leader for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons). 14
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You will normally have a HND or equivalent / foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
TESOL and Education BA(Hons) / TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) / TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
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)
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.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1yr full-time
Example modules • TESOL in a Multi-lingual World • Theories and Strategies for Learning
Course length: 3yrs full-time
• 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.
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: 1yr 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.
“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.
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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
Course length: 1yr full-time 2yrs part-time
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: 3yrs 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)
Entry requirements: You will normally have a foundation degree or DipHE in a relevant subject.
Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons) Course length: 4yrs part-time 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.” Melisa Jackson, graduated from Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) in 2019 16
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 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.
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.
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 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.
Major changes
Termination of course
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.
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.
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
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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 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.
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.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 478249 Email. sepd@hud.ac.uk @eduhuduni @eduhuduni EduHudUni
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The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes For Higher and Further Education
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The University of Huddersfield’s TEF Gold rating was awarded in June 2017. The next TEF rating is due to be published in June 2021 (subject to government policy).
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