Childhood and Youth Professional Studies BA (Hons)
This course focuses on the development of your understanding of the core principles and practice of working with children, young people and their families, and the development of interdisciplinary thinking and practice. There are opportunities to focus your studies on particular aspects of work that are of interest to you.
Why study this course with us?
The course supports you to develop your understanding of the relationship between theory and practice:
- Content is related to current issues and practice in working with children, young people and their families.
- Varied forms of assessment are used with opportunities to incorporate projects that you may be engaged in at work.
- You are able to deepen your own, and each other’s roles to support the development of a multi-disciplinary approach to working with children, young people and their families.
- Active encouragement for you to identify your own learning and development priorities.
- Encouragement for employer engagement to support work-related projects
Campus Information
Riverside Campus, Chester
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Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Studying for and gaining a Psychology degree can provide students with a very good range of employable skills which enables them to become very employable psychology graduates.
Psychology students are some of the most employable in the UK as they are able to deliver skills that employers value such as:
- Research skills: searching for and collecting information from a wide range of sources.
- Analysis skills: being able to develop qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and using data collection methods using psychological tools.
- Problem solving and reasoning skills: being able to identify and pose research questions and evaluate outcomes.
- Time management skills: be able to manage time individually and be able to work effectively in a team.
- Communication skills: be able to relate to individuals and groups of people effectively.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 60% or above (and 60% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education ( IGCSE)
- National Institute of Open School
- Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 65% or above (and 65% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
- - Punjab
- - Haryana
- - Uttar Pradesh
- - Bihar
- - Chhattisgarh
- - Gujarat
- - Jharkhand
- - Rajasthan
- - Uttarkhand
- 3 Year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education) with an overall grade of 60% or above.
Bangladesh
- HSC holders
- 2 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
- 2-4 year relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution will be considered for advanced entry
Nepal
- HSSC
- 2 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 2nd-year entry
- 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 3rd-year entry
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
- Postgraduate: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
Foundation Year
Successful completion of Standard 12 with 55% or above
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
38250 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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