BA Working with Children and Young People
Course Overview
This degree prepares you for a rewarding career supporting the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families across health, social care, and education settings. You will gain essential practical experience through two dedicated work placements and field trips, applying your learning in real-world environments. The course is uniquely endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA), providing a holistic and inclusive framework for professional practice.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive hands-on experience through two professional work placements in areas like youth justice and health services
- Study abroad opportunity at one of our European partner universities to broaden your perspective
- Master a holistic approach to wellbeing and growth through the SPPA-endorsed social pedagogy curriculum
- Develop critical expertise in safeguarding, children's law, rights, and relationship-based practice
- Prepare for diverse professional opportunities in education, social care, early intervention, and youth justice
Course Overview
This degree prepares you for a rewarding career supporting the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families across health, social care, and education settings. You will gain essential practical experience through two dedicated work placements and field trips, applying your learning in real-world environments. The course is uniquely endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA), providing a holistic and inclusive framework for professional practice.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive hands-on experience through two professional work placements in areas like youth justice and health services
- Study abroad opportunity at one of our European partner universities to broaden your perspective
- Master a holistic approach to wellbeing and growth through the SPPA-endorsed social pedagogy curriculum
- Develop critical expertise in safeguarding, children's law, rights, and relationship-based practice
- Prepare for diverse professional opportunities in education, social care, early intervention, and youth justice
Requirements
Modules
- Social Pedagogy Practice Values and Ethics
- Working with Children and Young People: Professional Roles and Contexts
- Preparation for Practice with Children and Young People
- Children And Young People's Development, Relationships And Social Contexts
- Children and Young People: Rights and Responsibilities
- Social Pedagogy
- Practice Experience: Local and International Contexts
- Interprofessional Perspectives: Safeguarding and support for children, young people
- Practice Experience 2: Planning for your future career
- Developing Creative Approaches to Working with Children and Young People
- Working with Children and Young People: Capstone Project
- Working with Children and Young People in Context: Relationships and Professional Practice
