Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – This course offers practical experience through field trips, workshops and two work placements. – There’s the opportunity to study abroad at one of our European partner universities. – You’ll develop skills to support children and young people and will graduate with the professional title of Social Pedagogy Practitioner. About this course Would you like to use your talents in a career where you support children, young people and their families? This degree will prepare you for professional opportunities in settings such as health, social care, education and youth justice. You’ll become familiar with the range of services for children and young people. Through work placements, you’ll apply your learning in real practice settings to make a difference to young people’s lives. This course will introduce social pedagogy, an inclusive and holistic approach to wellbeing, learning and growth. It’s endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA). You’ll gain an understanding of children’s law and rights and the importance of safeguarding. Studies also include child development, life transitions, ethics and diversity, and relationship-based professional practice.
Modules
Examples of modules: – Children’s and Young People’s Development, Relationships and Social Contexts – Inter-professional Perspectives: Safeguarding and Support for Children and Young People – Practice Experience: Planning for your Future Career For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston university course webpage
Assessment method
Assessment includes essays, portfolios, posters and presentations.
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- L590
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 120 points
A level - CCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 9 credits P: 18 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCD - BBCCC
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMM - DDM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 - 28 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
HNC (BTEC)
HND (BTEC)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM - DDM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
T Level - P
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Usually interviews are by telephone or SKYPE
English language requirements
Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (eg. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy) require an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all elements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ