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University degree

Children and Young People

The Oldham College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 45% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This degree in Children and Young People will open up a range of career opportunities within schools, early years environments, youth work, outreach and working with SEN children. If you are passionate about working with children and child development, this degree is the perfect platform to a rewarding career. We also offer the Early Years’ Educator pathway as part of the degree which is focused on children aged 0-5 years and gives you a licence to practice in an early year setting.

You will cover a variety of topics such as child development, safeguarding and the national curriculum all from tutors with many years’ experience working in the sector.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
55% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels55%
Other30%
other higher education15%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
65%
In work or further study after
55%
Continue past first year
97%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
97%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching100%
Assessment & feedback100%
Academic support100%
Well organised94%
Learning resources92%
Student community94%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Oldham College's own site.
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