FdA Children, Young People and Society

Completion of work/voluntary experience in child or social care settings that help students to make informed career choices. 

A variety of guest speakers for a variety of  child or social care settings provide a wealth of knowledge, experience and recruitment opportunities. 

No examinations - assessment is by completion of assignments throughout each year. Many opportunities to develop initiative, and group working skills 

Student support is available ranging from learning support for study skills, through to financial advice and personal counseling 

A small friendly staff team and small student groups of around 15-30 people 

Students study eleven compulsory modules. The modules are as follows: 

Level 4 - Year One: 

• Employability 1 - 20 credits 
• Learning in the Digital Era - 20 credits 
• Play, Recreation and Development - 20 credits 
• Curriculum Matters in Learning - 20 credits 
• Transitions in Childhood - 20 credits 
• Inclusion and Diversity - 20 credits 

Level 5 - Year Two:

• Employability 2 - 20 credits 
• Safeguarding Children and Young People - 20 credits 
• Research with Children and Young People - 20 credits 
• Being Part of Society - 20 credits 
• System Experienced: Care and Youth Justice - 20 credits 

Whilst completion of the course does not guarantee progression, students completing the course have successfully undertaken degree programmes in social work, nursing or teaching. Employment is often gained in many local childcare, education agencies and social care based projects/roles. 

Progression to the BA (Hons) Social Care Studies (top-up) at Coleg Sir Gâr is encouraged. 

Assessment is by coursework completed throughout the year. There are no examinations.

One A-level or equivalent. 

Access qualifications are welcomed. 

Mature candidates may be accepted if they have practical or personal experience with no previous qualifications. Decisions are made on an individual basis following an interview. 

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning. All applicants must apply via UCAS using the course code L521 and institution code C22.

Enhanced DBS - £44

Annual registration to DBS update service - £13

This Framework aims to develop your professional skills and competence alongside your academic subject knowledge. You’ll study up to 40 credits per level throughout your programme from the Graduate Attributes Framework.  The Graduate Attribute modules are designed to enable you to develop, and evidence, a range of career-focused skills related to your subject area. These skills include digital competency, research and project management, as well as such personal competencies as communication, creativity, self-reflection, resilience and problem-solving.

Find out more about the Graduate Attributes Framework