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FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies (Truro and Penwith College) [part-time, 4 years] at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies (part-time) is a four-year foundation degree delivered at Truro and Penwith College and awarded by the University of Plymouth. It covers communities, social policy, youth development and leadership, with work placements.

Department: Truro and Penwith College  |  Duration: 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover Professional Skills and Digital Literacy, Understanding Communities and Society, Professional Practice (work placement), Working in Partnership to Support the Foundations of Mental Health, Introducing Issues in Social Policy, and Developmental Perspectives and Youth. Years 3 and 4 cover Leadership in Youth, Social and Community Organisations, Culture and Identity in a Knowledge Economy, Critical Professional Practice (work placement), Applied Research Practice in the Community, Developing Wellbeing in the Community, and Contemporary Social Problems and Social Policy.

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Application information

Duration: 4 years

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