Working with Young People
FdA
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Part-time: 2.5 years (max 6 years)
Professional accreditation
The programme is endorsed by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC). It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective and efficient practitioner.
About the course
This course is designed to meet the needs of unqualified and trainee staff wishing to gain a professional qualification in working with young people.
The programme has been developed with local youth support employers and other service providers, including those working in information, advice and guidance, learning support and inclusion, responding to the needs of vulnerable young people.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.Other:
Applicants are normally expected to meet the following entry requirements: employed currently as a personal adviser, learning mentor, inclusion worker, educational welfare officer or similar role; completion of current employer's probationary period, normally at least six months, with normally at least 12 months experience of working with young people or other relevant experience; completion of recognised higher education (HE) access route (A-levels, NVQ level 3, HE access course) or other evidence of HE level study ability; consent from employer to support mentoring, assessment and workplace course activities. -
Course content
Course structure
The course is part-time and runs for two years and six months: one summer term April-June followed by two academic years September-June.
Each year of study includes a block of approximately three study days in April, one day per week, and one Saturday per month at the university.
As well as attending university, you will spend one day per week on work-based activities, reflection and private study.
Areas of study
The main focus is on the support, guidance and mentoring roles you carry out at your current place of work. There is also a substantial secondary placement in the final year. Workplace learning and university-based study are closely linked throughout.
Syllabus
Year 1 (April-July)
Studying in HE for Professional Development in Working with Children and Young People
Children and Young People's Learning and DevelopmentYear 2 (September-June)
Relationships and Interventions
Contemporary Issues for Young People
Information, Advice and Guidance and Learning Support
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Reflective Professional PracticeYear 3 (September-June)
Working with Young People in Groups
Young People, Transitions and Change
Managing People and Provision
Social Policy, Equality and Inclusion
Further Reflective Professional Practice
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
FdA Working with Young People
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Location
Location
Falmer Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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Career opportunities
Graduates will be equipped to take on roles including Learning Mentor and Inclusion Worker. Successful completion of the course could qualify graduates to apply to for a full honours degree.
