Course summary

This programme will suit people who are looking for a career in, or are already working, with children and young people. Many of the students who take this programme are working in nurseries, schools or special needs schools, such as learning support assistants. Others will come straight from level 3 study such as ‘A’ levels or BTEC Higher Nationals It will enhance practice and facilitates professional progression through the acquisition of transferable skills, such as reflecting in and on practice, working collaboratively and effectively as a team member, and conducting research using appropriate tools and methodology. You will be able to analyse ethical and professional conflicts that arise and to develop the ability to communicate knowledge and ideas in your own existing or prospective settings. The programme is taught through group work, tutorials, lectures, seminars, practical based research and guided independent study. Year 1 Modules (all 20 credits, unless otherwise stated) Childhood Development The Holistic Child Childhood Sector Higher Learning Skills Understanding Childhood Professional Practice Year 2 Modules Curriculum in Practice (30 credits) Digital Worlds Career Management (10 credits) Research in a Childhood Context Safeguarding Children Children's Health & Wellbeing Year 3 Modules Leadership and Management Creativity Contemporary Issues Supporting Additional Needs Dissertation (40 credits) If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Jasmine Presley - Course Leader BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies email: [email protected] The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.