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 and 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, as well as learning the skills required to become a reflective practitioner. Successful completion of this Foundation Degree can lead to further study on our BA Honours Top-Up degree, or to many different professional careers. You will be taught by experienced academic staff who have a range of industry experiences to support you and enhance your Higher Education experience.
Year 1 modules:
Professional Practice
Keeping Children and Young People Safe
Academic Skills
Supporting Families
Exploring Behaviour, Development and Transitions
Year 2 modules:
Advanced Professional Practice
Education Theory and Policy
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
Leadership and Management
Social Constructs of Children and Young People
A range of assessment methods, including the utilisation of digital skills to be aligned with industry requirements, will be used for the Foundation Degree, such as:
Reflective essay
Report
Presentation
E-Portfolio
Digital poster
Digital leaflet
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/
Email:info@uco.oldham.ac.uk
Phone:0161 344 8800
Email:info@uco.oldham.ac.uk
Phone:0161 344 8800
Oldham Business Centre
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Oldham
OL1 1BB
At University Campus Oldham
