Child and Family Studies FdA
University of BedfordshireBedford College, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Foundation degree enhances your skill set and improves your employment prospects while you continue to work or volunteer in the child and family services sector*, putting the theory you learn into practice in your workplace. The course offers up-to-date teaching in areas such as policy and practice, and expands your understanding of child development and welfare. Its strong vocational element means real-life practice informs the curriculum and your work. *To take this course, you must be employed or volunteering with children or young people for at least 14 hours a week; you will also need a work-based mentor to support you with your studies.
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Key highlights
- Study while working or volunteering in child and family services
- Apply theory directly in your own workplace
- Teaching covers current policy and practice in the sector
- Deepens understanding of child development and welfare
- Strong vocational focus with real-life practice shaping the curriculum
- Supported throughout by a work-based mentor
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Family support worker
- Teaching assistant
- Children's centre worker
- Nursery room leader
- Youth support worker
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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