Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
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Email:courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk
Phone:01642 333333
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Social and Community Studies
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Middlesbrough College
- Awarded by:
- Open University Validating Partnership
Course summary
This Foundation Degree course aims to recruit students who have a desire to work with young people, adults or families in a range of different professional environments and organisations.
The focus of this course is to inform students on work- based opportunities connected to different working sectors in preparation for future careers and employment. In addition, it aims to provide a broad -based underpinning of knowledge & understanding in relation to social and contemporary issues, policy and professional practice.
Career pathways linked to this course are:
• Family Support and Outreach Work
• Health & SC Settings-Support Workers
• Youth Justice & Probation Services
• Youth Work/Sport & Community Projects
• Fire Service
• 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.
Modules
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Level 4 study year 1
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals (20)
• Social & Contemporary Issues Facing Young People & Adults (20)
• Policy & Political Perspectives (20)
• Understanding Organisations (20)
• Higher Education Study Skills (10)
• Developing Skills For Working Practice (30)
Level 5 study- year 2
• Participation and Inclusion for Individuals with Additional Needs (20)
• Working within a multiagency environment (20)
• Developing Community Based Approaches (20)
• Understanding approaches to learning and behaviour (20)
• Work-Based Project (40)
Assessment method
The course is assessed through module assessments linked to assignments.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Middlesbrough College
Study options
- FD • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A220
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A220
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Potential applicants should hold Level 3 qualifications.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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