Work and Life Skills
University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Varied curriculum - Participants engage in a range of subjects that cultivate essential work-related skills, while also selecting from an array of optional subjects to enhance their broader skill set and knowledge base. Gain on the job experience – students will have the opportunities to undertake placements, work experience and volunteer work. Not just academic support – Our tutors support the progression of students into the world of work and adulthood.
Personal development - The curriculum emphasises on areas such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and digital literacy to prepare students for work environments and further study. Discover your next steps – This programme is designed to help young people navigate all their options as they begin to explore their future careers.
Key highlights
- Placements, work experience and volunteering opportunities built into the programme
- Core subjects develop essential work-related skills
- Optional subjects broaden wider skills and knowledge
- Focus on communication, teamwork, problem-solving and digital literacy
- Tutors support progression into work and adulthood
- Helps young people explore future career options and next steps
Entry requirements
Gain on the job experience – students will have the opportunities to undertake placements, work experience and volunteer work. Work-Related Study (including collaboration with a Job Coach, volunteering, and work experience) Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths, at an appropriate level
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Retail assistant
- Administrative assistant
- Customer service assistant
- Hospitality assistant
- Warehouse operative
- Apprentice
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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