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BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) (Progression Route)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L504
Start date: September 2024
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2024 entry.
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L504
Start date: September 2024
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2024 entry.
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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L504
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: FdA/FdSc or equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L504
Start date: September 2025
Course information table
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: FdA/FdSc or equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject

Overview

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working with young people, children in care and education, and also to those who manage provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the children and young people sector to further develop existing skills, and develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance their professional values, there is a particular focus on integrated practice.

The programme has been specifically designed as a progression year for students successfully completing the Foundation degree in Early Years Practice and Foundation degree in Social Care Practice with 240 credits at Level 5 but welcomes students with similar qualifications. Attendance is one day a week during term time and students are expected to be in paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.

The course is delivered at East Coast College, Great Yarmouth where students will belong to a large and growing group of Higher Education students with their own dedicated facilities. Classrooms are brand new and equipped with technology. There is a higher education study/common room and access to a well-stocked library.

One of the key strengths of the programme is its recognition of the value and relevance of the students practice and professional experience to a shared development. It recognises that effective practice requires committed, enthusiastic and reflective practitioners who have a breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and understanding of working in education, health and social care. The programme encourages students to reflect on the skills required to establish and maintain good working relationships with both clients and families; to gain an understanding of the individual and diverse ways that we live; to extend their knowledge and understanding of their practice in order that they can actively support individuals; and to work effectively with families, carers, the wider community, and other professionals within and beyond the setting.

Relationships with employers are strong, some organisations actively encourage their staff to attend the Foundation degrees and have fully supported the development of the progression year.

Course Modules

The course comprises practical and theoretical learning that is transferable to different settings, clients and areas of practice and addresses the common principles of Care.

Each assessment (theoretical and practical) of the course is embedded in practice and designed to encourage and enable students to demonstrate synthesis of key theories and concepts and how these may be understood and applied to the early years sector and specifically to their particular area of practice. The content is current and delivered by experienced, subject specific lecturers.

During this programme students will develop their understanding of practice and service provision in more specialised areas and will carry out in-depth examinations of theories and research with emphasis upon critical evaluation of both theory and professional practice. Students start by examining current issues, policies and debates in social policy and the care sector, including diversity, race, class, gender, sexuality, age and disability and an analysis of the approach to providing welfare services throughout the lifespan. Next the focus will be on a critical understanding of approaches that try to chart the life-course via stages or phases. Cultural and gender factors will be explored and links made with how services are shaped. 

The sharing of practice experiences will be invaluable during the development of the portfolio and research project modules, where it is expected the students will focus on their individual working environments and pathways.

Full downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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Course Modules

The course comprises practical and theoretical learning that is transferable to different settings, clients and areas of practice and addresses the common principles of Care.

Each assessment (theoretical and practical) of the course is embedded in practice and designed to encourage and enable students to demonstrate synthesis of key theories and concepts and how these may be understood and applied to the early years sector and specifically to their particular area of practice. The content is current and delivered by experienced, subject specific lecturers.

During this programme students will develop their understanding of practice and service provision in more specialised areas and will carry out in-depth examinations of theories and research with emphasis upon critical evaluation of both theory and professional practice. Students start by examining current issues, policies and debates in social policy and the care sector, including diversity, race, class, gender, sexuality, age and disability and an analysis of the approach to providing welfare services throughout the lifespan. Next the focus will be on a critical understanding of approaches that try to chart the life-course via stages or phases. Cultural and gender factors will be explored and links made with how services are shaped. 

The sharing of practice experiences will be invaluable during the development of the portfolio and research project modules, where it is expected the students will focus on their individual working environments and pathways.

Full downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record. 

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Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

UK full-time tuition fee

£9,250

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

Further Information

At Â鶹´«Ã½, your tuition fees provide access to all the usual teaching and learning facilities that you would expect. However, there may be additional costs associated with you course that you will need to budget for.

UK fees and finance UK bursaries and scholarships International fees and scholarships

How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

Further Information on Applying
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