Course summary
The study of the organised means of providing basic support services for vulnerable/under-privileged individuals and/or groups.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA) • Advocacy Services in the 21st Century (20 credits; compulsory) • Agency, Empowerment and Anti-Oppressive Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Multi-Agency Working: Policy in Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociological Theory (20 credits; compulsory) • Who are We: Culture and Identity (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BA) • Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Health and Social Care, Disability and Wellbeing (20 credits; compulsory) • Research Methods for the Social Sciences (20 credits; compulsory) • The Evolving Landscape of Advocacy Provision (20 credits; compulsory) • Work, Poverty and Welfare in the Modern World (20 credits; compulsory). Year Three - Level 6 (BA) • Advocacy: Maintaining Independence in Service Provision (20 credits; compulsory) • Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Professional Practice in Advocacy (20 credits; compulsory) • Relationships, Communication and Families in Contemporary Society (20 credits; compulsory) • Skills for Life: Employability and Future Pathways (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
No exams in this programme. Assessment is by written assignments, seminar presentations, reports, reflective diaries, leaflets and video documentaries; these assessment methods link with the development of employability skills.
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP