Working with Children and Young People  Foundation Degree

Overview

This course leads to a unique opportunity to further your knowledge and skills in your work with children and young people. 

You will develop a wide range of expertise in all areas relating to your work with young people. You will learn how to build effective relationships with children and young people in addition to gaining an understanding of other professions and organisations whose purpose is to support and guide.

City and Islington College delivers the course in partnership with City University London.

  • Develop your skills and confidence for a range of roles involving working with children and young people.
  • Improve your job prospects - in a career where you can progress and develop.
  • Benefit from the partnership between City University London and City and Islington College.
  • Learn in a flexible way - so that your study fits in with your work and home life. 
  • Leads to further study on City's BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Child and Youth Studies) course.

Course Fees:

  • Part-time EU: £6,000 (2012/13)
  • Part-time Non EU: £9,540 (2012/13)

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Tariff Points

  • Applicants should have two A-levels or equivalent or have relevant work experience
  • Applicants should also demonstrate an interest in and commitment to public services and/or the voluntary sector.
  • GCSE Grade C in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet these entry criteria will be considered based on equivalent qualifications, previous experience, assessment and applicant interview.

Visa Requirements

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Duration:
Part time: three years

Course Content

This course is for those who are currently employed in a job which involves working with children and/or young people. It will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of working with young people.

Modules will include both theoretical and practical information concerning how children and young people develop and the formative influences that impact on their lives. You will examine ethical and legal issues relevant to working with young people. You will also study information systems, data management competency and interpersonal skills.

Course Structure

Modules include:

  • Personal and professional development
  • Introduction to social pedagogy
  • Theoretical aspects of children and young people's development
  • Introduction to child and adolescent mental health
  • Engaging through relationships
  • Principles and practice of transition management
  • Understanding and responding to the needs of children and young people
  • Safeguarding children and young people
  • Multi agency working
  • Working with diversity
  • Working with children and young people in groups
  • Work-based projects.

Read more about the course on the City and Islington College website.

Teaching and Assessment

The course integrates academic and work-based learning and this is reflected in the overall content and in the nature of the assessments. The majority of teaching takes place at City and Islington College and the course is run on a part-time basis only.

Fees

  • Part-time EU: £6,000 (2012/13)
  • Part-time Non EU: £9,540 (2012/13)

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

For tuition fees loans for the part time Foundation Degree Working with Children  and Young People, applicants cannot apply online for support, this can only be done by downloading and completing a paper application form.  Please visit the Direct Gov website for further information and downloadable application forms.

Career Prospects

Successful students may proceed to a further year's study at City University London to achieve the BSc (Hons) in Professional Practice (Child and Youth Studies).

Find out more about City University London

Applications can be made directly through City and Islington College.

It is recommended that you submit your application as early as possible.

For further details and applications, contact City and Islington College: