Course: BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) (Progression Route)

This course is due to be delivered at The Place University Centre opening in Great Yarmouth town centre in September 2024.

This course is relevant to practitioners working with young people, children in care and education, and also to those who manage provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the children and young people sector to further develop existing skills, and develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance their professional values, there is a particular focus on integrated practice. This degree has been specifically designed as a progression year for students successfully completing the Foundation degree in Early Years Practice and Foundation degree in Social Care Practice with 240 credits at Level 5, but welcomes students with similar qualifications. Attendance is one day a week during term time and students are expected to be in paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.