BA (Hons) Children and Young People's Learning and Development

Summary 2012/13

• Gain an insight into children and young people's learning and development;
• Benefit from placements in schools and other educational settings and put the methods and techniques you learn into practice;
• Choose from four specialist pathways: primary education, maths, science and personal, social and health education (PSHE).

This programme is for anyone seeking a career in the children's workforce in schools and other educational settings. During the degree you will develop your knowledge and understanding of children and young people's learning and development, and the skills you will use as you develop your career in this sector.

You will examine theories of teaching and learning, consider child development and learning needs, learn to identify vulnerability and familiarise yourself with the policy context for working with children and young people. The choice of pathways and work placement opportunities means that your programme will be based around your interests and career aspirations.

2012 Entry Requirements

220 UCAS tariff points overall, plus GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.

Summary 2013/14

• Gain an insight into children and young people's learning and development;
• Benefit from placements in schools and other educational settings and put the methods and techniques you learn into practice;
• Choose from four specialist pathways: primary education, maths, science and personal, social and health education (PSHE).

This programme is for anyone seeking a career in the children's workforce in schools and other educational settings. During the degree you will develop your knowledge and understanding of children and young people's learning and development, and the skills you will use as you develop your career in this sector.

You will examine theories of teaching and learning, consider child development and learning needs, learn to identify vulnerability and familiarise yourself with the policy context for working with children and young people. The choice of pathways and work placement opportunities means that your programme will be based around your interests and career aspirations.

2013 Entry Requirements

280 UCAS tariff points overall, plus GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.

Details

How we will support you

Personal tutors are allocated to all students and the programme leader and pathway leaders also take an active part in providing student support.

What will I study?

In Year 1 of the programme you will gain knowledge and understanding of supporting children and young people's development and learning, with an increased emphasis on theories of teaching and learning, child development, learning needs and identifying vulnerability.

Year 2 equips you with knowledge of current pedagogical practice within a range of educational settings and also covers behaviour management, planning and the assessment and evaluation of learning.

In Year 3 there is an emphasis on working in a multi-agency environment and you will also study inclusion and support networks, identifying vulnerability and safeguarding children and young people.

In all three years, you will also undertake a placement in an educationally-based setting, providing an opportunity to apply the theory that you have learned to initiate and carry out projects.

How will I study?

You will learn through a combination of taught sessions, independent study, work-based placements and using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Placement

You will have opportunities to pursue aspects of personal study through the work-based learning and research modules. In Year 1, work-based placements will be 15 days. In Year 2 it will be 20 days in an educationally linked setting. In Year 3, the placement length will depend upon the nature of your research project.

Who will be teaching me?

Well qualified and highly experienced tutors will be teaching on this programme. You will be supported in your development by guided reflection, discussion and self-appraisal. Tutors will take an active role in modeling and scaffolding creative learning.

How will I be assessed?

A variety of assessments will be used during the programme, including poster presentations, oral presentations, problem solving tasks, compiling a portfolio and completing written reports.

What are my career prospects?

The programme aims to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding to support a possible future career within the children’s workforce, in schools and other settings, to well beyond the level required by the National Standards for the Children’s Workforce.

You will also have the opportunity to apply for progression to a PGCE in order to gain Qualified Teacher Status, although there is no guarantee that you will be accepted. We also offer extensive Professional Development opportunities, including an MA in Education.

Further study at Edge Hill University

After completing this degree, you can apply for progression onto a PGCE in order to gain Qualified Teacher Status.

Edge Hill University also offers extensive Professional Development opportunities, including an MA in Education.

A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities, more than 1,400 rooms in halls of residence and fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

How do I apply?

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £9,000 for full-time BA, BSc and LLB degrees. Eligible students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000.

Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs.

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective full-time students. These include £2,000 Entrance Scholarships rewarding determination, commitment and achievement in creative arts, performing arts, sport and volunteering. Eligible entrants with outstanding grades are recognised through the £1,000 High Achievers Scholarship.

The University will also be offering awards, worth £3,000 in cash benefits and fee/accommodation waivers for academic year 2012/13, to eligible prospective full-time students through the National Scholarship Programme.

For more information on scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

To find out more about fees, grants and loans for academic year 2012/13, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfees2012.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only. International students should check the fees and finance information at www.edgehill.ac.uk/internationalfees2012.

Not got the entry requirements?

Consideration will be given to those without the above entry requirements dependent upon experience of working with children and/or young people.

If you do not have the relevant GCSEs required for this programme, Edge Hill University offers GCSE equivalency tests in English, Mathematics and Science.

For personalised advice based on your circumstances, please contact us or come to an event.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.

If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.

You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact:

• Keith Williams, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 650866
• Email: willliak@edgehill.ac.uk

Overseas students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk for further information.

Modules

You will choose one of the following pathways:

• Pathway A - Children and Young People's Learning and Development (Primary) - for those interested in primary education
• Pathway B - Children and Young People's Learning and Development (Maths) - for those interested in secondary education)
• Pathway C - Children and Young People's Learning and Development (Science) - for those interested in secondary education)
• Pathway D - Children and Young People's Learning and Development (Personal Social Health and Citizenship Education) - for those interested in secondary education)

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• CYP1000 Theories of Learning, Teaching and Development
• CYP1001 Children and Young People's Development and Learning Needs
• FDH1102 Health & Social Wellbeing & Identification of the Vulnerable Child
• CYP1002 Work-based Learning

Pathway A (Primary) students on the 5-11 route will also study:

• CYP1003 Children's Development through Curriculum Model
• CYP1004 Creative Approaches to Learning and Development

Pathway B (Mathematics) students on the 11-19 route (Science) will also study:

• CYP1005 Energy and Human Demand
• CYP1006 The Scientist in Action

Pathway C (Science) students on the 11-19 route (Mathematics) will also study:

• CYP1007 Introduction to University Pure Mathematics
• CYP1008 Introductory to Statistics

Pathway D (English) students on the 11-19 route (PSHCE) will also study:

• CYP1009 The Psychology of Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE)
• CYP1010 Contemporary Issues in Citizenship

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

• CYP 2000 Planning, Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
• FDH 2101 Behaviour Management
• CYP 2001 ECM: Working in a Multi-agency Environment
• HUG2158 Personal Career Development

Pathway A (Generic) students on the 5-11 route will also study:

• CYP2002 Children’s Development Through the Primary Curriculum
• CYP2003 Learning Outside the Classroom

Pathway B (Mathematics) students on the 11-19 route (Science) will also study:

• CYP2004 Exploring Living Organisms
• CYP2005 Materials Science

Pathway C (Science) students on the 11-19 route (Mathematics) will also study:

• CYP2006 Matrix Algebra
• CYP2007 Statistical Inference

Pathway D (English) students on the 11-19 route (PSHCE) will also study:

• CYP2008 Supporting Young People in Crisis
• CYP2009 Citizenship, Culture and Community

Year 3

Compulsory Modules

• CYP3000 Inclusion and Support Networks
• CYP3001 Preparing for Research
• CYP3002 Research Project
• HUG3109 Safeguarding Children & Young People

Pathway A (Generic) on the 5-11 route will also study:

• CYP3003 Current Initiatives in Educational Settings
• CYP3004 Current Initiatives in Supporting Children’s Development

Pathway B (Mathematics) on the 11-19 route (Science) will also study:

• CYP3005 Current Issues in Biology
• CYP3006 Physics in Action

Pathway C (Science) students on the 11-19 route (Mathematics) will also study:

• CYP3007 Number Theory
• CYP3008 Mathematical Statistics

Pathway D (English) students on the 11-19 route (PSHCE) will also study:

• HUG3128 Health, Economic and Social Wellbeing in Children and Young People
• CYP3009 Citizenship: Global Perspectives