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This course is a recognised Level 9 qualification for all Residential Child Care workers in Scotland. It will enhance your knowledge and skills, and fuel your ambition to become a better practitioner, with the ability to change lives for individuals, and positively contribute to society. The course draws on concepts from North American, European and Scottish traditions of residential child care and emphasises group care and community-based practice with a critical and reflective approach to application. It is mapped to the Standard for Residential Child Care in Scotland (2013) and is designed for those who are currently in employment in the sector. Completion of this course will allow you to advance in your chosen career in Residential Child Care Services.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
This course is a recognised Level 9 qualification for all Residential Child Care workers in Scotland. It will enhance your knowledge and skills, and fuel your ambition to become a better practitioner, with the ability to change lives for individuals, and positively contribute to society. The course draws on concepts from North American, European and Scottish traditions of residential child care and emphasises group care and community-based practice with a critical and reflective approach to application. It is mapped to the Standard for Residential Child Care in Scotland (2013) and is designed for those who are currently in employment in the sector. Completion of this course will allow you to advance in your chosen career in Residential Child Care Services.
Admission Requirements
80+
6+
169+
56+
Course entry is at Stage 2 (SCQF Level 8) and so applicants will be expected to have attained an HNC or SVQ3 or equivalent.
Eligibility for advanced entry by portfolio into SCQF Level 9 for those with a related degree or a SVQ4 or equivalent.
3 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,180 GBP
International
0 GBP
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Residential Child Care
Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
SociologyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Course entry is at Stage 2 (SCQF Level 8) and so applicants will be expected to have attained an HNC or SVQ3 or equivalent.
Eligibility for advanced entry by portfolio into SCQF Level 9 for those with a related degree or a SVQ4 or equivalent.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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