Youth Studies - Foundation Degree

Course Code: SM1HE110
UCAS Code: L540

Next available course:

Start Date	Location	Duration
09/09/2019	University Centre	2 Years	Apply

Qualification Obtained

FdA in Youth Studies

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

Assessment Method	Level 4	Level 5
Coursework	75	81
Exam	0	6
Practical	25	13

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Safeguarding	SM4MD135	20	Mandatory
Child and Adolescent Development	SM4MD134	20	Mandatory
Working with Young People	SM4MD137	20	Mandatory
Intro to Social Policy and Welfare	SM4MD133	20	Mandatory
Academic and Digital Literacy Humanities	SM4MD132	20	Mandatory
Management and Leadership	SM4MD136	20	Mandatory

Level 5 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Youth Justice	SM5MD190	20	Mandatory
Child and Adolescent Health	SM5MD189	20	Mandatory
Work Based Research Project	SM5MD185	20	Mandatory
Contemporary Issues in Youth Work	SM5MD187	20	Mandatory
Looked After Children	SM5MD188	20	Mandatory
Professional Development	SM5MD186	20	Mandatory

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Learning Method	Level 4	Level 5
Scheduled	922	852
Independent	278	252
Placement	0	96
Total	1200	1200

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.