BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies (Top-up) – Level 6

Module contentmay vary.

Modules include:

• Ethics – Practice and Legal Issues
• Crime and Society
• Leading Social & Community based Organisations
• Psychosocial perspectives, and practice-based intervention
• Prep for dissertation
• Dissertation

September- May.

Learning is face to face.

Applicants should have a related qualification at Level 5 (a Foundation Degree or equivalent). There will be an interview for all applicants with the programme leader. Successful candidates should hold qualifications in English language and mathematics to at least GCSE grade 4 or above (A-C) or demonstrate adequate skills and competencies.

Non-standard entrants are interviewed to assess their ability to complete the course, including a review of their professional experience and training gained in the workplace.

You will be assessed through essays, reports, projects, different types of presentations, and assignments.

It is expected that our students follow careers in a wide variety of areas within the social and community sector. These could include:

• Family Support and Outreach Work
• Health & SC Settings – Support Workers
• Youth Justiceand Probation Services
• Youth Work/Sport & Community Projects
• Prison Service
• A range of Voluntary/Charity Services – MIND/My Sisters Place/CAB/Drug and Alcohol Services
• Local Authority – Housing Organisations
• Local Government Admin Services/Fostering/Adoption Services
• Local Authority/Private – Assisted and Supported Living – Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health/Children
• Looked After by the Local Authority

Students could also have the option to apply for further study opportunities such as Masters (For example, in social work or other related degrees) or higher apprenticeships.

Fees payable direct to Middlesbrough College: £8,500 per year.

If you would like to study a higher education course, financial support is available. Click here for more information and see what support you could receive.

Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will make contact with you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us, then please press the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this web page. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.