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This course, which is awarded by the University of Cumbria and taught at Bury College University Centre, has been designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career working with children, young people and families. It is a natural progression for those that have studied our FdA Working with Children and Families, providing a Level 6 ‘Top Up’ to a full BA (Hons) degree.
Course validated by: University of Cumbria. Click to find out more about the University of Cumbria.
On this Level 6 course you will cover a range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society. This includes:
Taught in collaboration with the University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is fully committed to delivering exceptional and professional higher-level learning to meet the demands of an ever-evolving workforce and emerging markets. They do this by expanding opportunities, deepening connections to industries while equipping all students with the ability to thrive wherever in the world they choose to live. With a proud history of offering arts, business, law, policing, science, conservation, sport, health, social care, rehab and teacher training programmes to people nationwide, the institution ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of its education according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020. It enriches people by providing a safe and supportive environment, as well as innovative academic opportunities, such as providing degree apprenticeships, CPD and foundation courses through further education partners, making the impossible possible for more students.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
The majority of students will be able to access a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England to pay their HE Course Fee.
Self-funding students may pay in 3 instalments in September (25%), January (25%) and April (50%).
Course Fee: £8,250.00 per year
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A passion for fitness has turned into a thriving career for soon-to-be Bury College University Centre graduate, Megan Story. Read more about Megan's route to success.
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