Â鶹´«Ã½

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Read our cookie policy

STUDY

Undergraduate

FdA Social Welfare, Advice & Guidance Practice

Cup of coffee
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L500
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years full-time, attendance at the College is one day per week
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: L500
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years full-time, attendance at the College is one day per week
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.
Book an Open Day Applying for University
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L500
Start date: September 2025
Duration: 2 years full-time, attendance at the College is one day per week
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L500
Start date: September 2025
Course information table
Duration: 2 years full-time, attendance at the College is one day per week
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
Book an Open Day Applying for University

Overview

The course is classed as full time but is delivered on a part-time attendance basis (one day per week), allowing students to combine studying with employment. Students are most likely to be in paid or voluntary employment in a welfare, educational, advice or care setting in roles such as educational welfare, social care, assistant practitioners, family support work, support workers, school behaviour support, employment support, benefits advice, housing support work and community development work. 

Graduates are likely to have increased job satisfaction and better career prospects. This course offers a new route into and through higher education. On completion of the course graduates can progress to an appropriate Progression Route, such as the BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Progression Route) degree at Â鶹´«Ã½. This nine month top-up is available in 4 pathways: Early Years; Children & Young People; Adult or Mental Health Support.

Course Modules

Students study a range of modules, the course has been developed to be flexible with delivery, and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual students and their work place. This flexibility could include twilight or evening teaching. The Learn Virtual Learning Environment will also be used so that students can discuss and learn with their peers whilst working in practice. Students will be expected to undertake private study to meet the requirements of the course. 

Students will be expected to be working within a related field as case study learning forms a substantial part of the course. 

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.  

East Coast College building

Course Modules

Students study a range of modules, the course has been developed to be flexible with delivery, and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual students and their work place. This flexibility could include twilight or evening teaching. The Learn Virtual Learning Environment will also be used so that students can discuss and learn with their peers whilst working in practice. Students will be expected to undertake private study to meet the requirements of the course. 

Students will be expected to be working within a related field as case study learning forms a substantial part of the course. 

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.

East Coast College building

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS tariff points (or above)

  • CDD (A-Level)
  • MMP (BTEC)
  • Pass A*-C (T Level)
  • Pass in Access to HE Diploma

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

Any offer of a place will be subject to:

  • A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
  • Gaining the written permission of their employers in order to demonstrate opportunity and access to work based learning in an appropriate setting.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here.

Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade C or above, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSEs) or the relevant Level 2 equivalent (if applicable). 

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown.

 

International Homepage English Language Requirements
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE
GO TO COUNTRY PAGE

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the Â鶹´«Ã½ and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Students aged 21 or over at the start of their course are regarded as mature students. The Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a flexible admissions policy for mature students, which takes into account life and work experience.

Applying as a Mature Student

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£8,220

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
A silhouette of a student in their cap and gown