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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Children and Young People course at University Campus Oldham.
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UCAS Tariff
64
Normally GCSE English Language or English literature at grade C or grade 4 or above or equivalents, plus one of the following: 64 UCAS points with at least 24 points from one full A level or equivalent BTEC National qualification. We accept AS levels. We accept General Studies. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,000 per year |
| Scotland | £8,000 per year |
| Wales | £8,000 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,000 per year |
| EU | £8,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LL53
Here's what University Campus Oldham says about its Children and Young People course.
This course is aimed at people who are interested in working with children, young people and their families. The course enables you to study and develop specialist knowledge/skills relating to generic themes and disciplines such as child development, sociology, psychology, education, supporting families and safeguarding. You will develop your independent thinking, analytical and communication skills and this will help you become a clear and confident writer.
Full time route (2 Years): This route is aimed at individuals who have an interest in developing the knowledge and skills for working with children and young people aged 0-18 years. Previous experience of working with children, young people or families will be advantageous for mature students who may not have the required UCAS points.
Source: University Campus Oldham
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
Health, Care and Education
Location
Main Site | Oldham
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood and youth studies
• Youth and community work
• Applied social science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
Students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills through a number of teaching and learning strategies:
- Lectures, including the use of appropriate video material
- Student led presentations and seminars
- Practical workshops, including the use of ICT where relevant
- Directed reading and discussions of selected texts
- Paired and group work
- Blended Learning via VLE, including videos, interactive quizzes, discussion forums
- Guest speakers
- Independent study
- Individual tutorials
- Field trips. All students will have access to academic skills tutors through the general campus booking system. Assessment and Feedback: The students are supported throughout the course to develop their academic and professional skills. Modules will be weighted across personal, professional, employability, transferable skills to gain a balance of theory, practice and knowledge preparing students for further study and/or employment. Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes for each module and are completed at selected points within the module. A range of assessment methods will be used for the FdA degree, such as:
- Reflective essay
- Report
- Presentation
- E-Portfolio.
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