International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
Discover the factors that impact upon learning for children and young people aged 0-18 years, exploring individual needs, inclusive provision and health and social wellbeing. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an outstanding professional within a changing education landscape. You will develop your understanding of children and young people’s learning and development from 0 – 18 years, while work placements in schools and other educational settings will be based around your interests to help make you highly employable and prepare you for a career in this sector. Exploring the key factors that impact upon learning, individual needs, inclusive provision, health and social wellbeing, and the policy context for working with children and young people will lift you into a career in the children and young people’s workforce in schools and other educational settings. More Info: click here
Modules
Year 1
CYP1000Theories of Learning, Teaching and Development (20 CREDITS)
CYP1001Children and Young People's Development and Learning Needs (20 CREDITS)
CYP1002Work Based Learning (Schools) (20 CREDITS)
CYP1003Children's Development Through Curriculum Models (20 CREDITS)
CYP1004Creative Approaches to Learning and Development (20 CREDITS)
EYL1101EYFS: Vision and Principles (20 CREDITS)
Year 2
CYP2000Planning Assessment and Evaluation of Learning (20 CREDITS)
CYP2002Children's Development Through the Primary Curriculum (20 CREDITS)
CYP2003Learning Outside the Classroom (20 CREDITS)
CYP2010Personal Achievement and Career Planning (20 CREDITS)
CYP2011Working in a Multi-Agency Environment (20 CREDITS)
TLD2003Preparing for Research (20 CREDITS)
Year 3
CYP3000Inclusion and Support Networks (20 CREDITS)
CYP3004Current Initiatives in Supporting Children's Development (20 CREDITS)
TMP3000Work-Based Research (40 CREDITS)
You will select two of the following modules:
HUG3109Safeguarding Children and Young People (20 CREDITS)
TMP3002Applying Theories to Learning (20 CREDITS)
WCH3007Contemporary Approaches to Learning within Alternative Educational Settings (20 CREDITS)
This programme prepares you for a career working with children and young people in schools and other settings, including the private and third sector.
You may secure employment, for example, in a primary or secondary school in a role focused on children’s welfare, health and wellbeing, or supporting the management of behaviour. Potential roles include head of year, education welfare officer or learning mentor.
You may also wish to train to teach or undertake further study in preparation for a career in areas such as social work, youth offending or child psychology, or working as an education mental health practitioner.
