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Children and Young People

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University
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Course summary

This course is aimed at people who are interested in working with children, young people and their families. The course enables you to study and develop specialist knowledge/skills relating to generic themes and disciplines such as child development, sociology, psychology, education, supporting families and safeguarding.
You will develop your independent thinking, analytical and communication skills and this will help you become a clear and confident writer.

Full time route (2 Years):
This route is aimed at individuals who have an interest in developing the knowledge and skills for working with children and young people aged 0-18 years. Previous experience of working with children, young people or families will be advantageous for mature students who may not have the required UCAS points.

Assessment method

Students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills through a number of teaching and learning strategies:

  • Lectures, including the use of appropriate video material
  • Student led presentations and seminars
  • Practical workshops, including the use of ICT where relevant
  • Directed reading and discussions of selected texts
  • Paired and group work
  • Blended Learning via VLE, including videos, interactive quizzes, discussion forums
  • Guest speakers
  • Independent study
  • Individual tutorials
  • Field trips.
    All students will have access to academic skills tutors through the general campus booking system.
    Assessment and Feedback:
    The students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills. Modules will be weighted across personal, professional, employability, transferable skills to gain a balance of theory, practice and knowledge preparing students for further study and/or employment.
    Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes for each module and are completed at selected points within the module. A range of assessment methods will be used for the FdA degree, such as:
  • Reflective essay
  • Report
  • Presentation
  • E-Portfolio.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LL53
Institution code:
O10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LL53
Institution code:
O10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

Normally GCSE English Language or English literature at grade C or grade 4 or above or equivalents, plus one of the following: 64 UCAS points with at least 24 points from one full A level or equivalent BTEC National qualification. We accept AS levels. We accept General Studies. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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55 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

65 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£8000Year 1
England£8000Year 1
Northern Ireland£8000Year 1
Scotland£8000Year 1
Wales£8000Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/

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