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University degree

Children, Young People and their Services

Burnley College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This course is designed for people who wish to, or currently work with children, young people and families from ages 0 -16 years, within children services. For those not already working within this environment there is a placement component providing the practical elements you will need to develop professional practice. The course covers a range of contemporary themes relating to children and young people such as curriculum development, marginalized groups, childhood, children's services, reflective practice and parenting.

A central theme within the course is the voice of the child and how professionals and services can empower children to have good health and wellbeing.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
Other25%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
65%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback92%
Academic support89%
Well organised80%
Learning resources84%
Student community86%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Burnley College's own site.
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