Units

• Dimensions Of Childhood, Youth And Families (ASS077-6) Compulsory
• Dissertation In Childhood, Youth And Family Studies (ASS011-6) Compulsory
• Effective And Ethical Practice When Working With Children, Young People And Families (ASS127-6) Compulsory
• Research Methods 1 : Setting Deep Foundations (ASS129-6) Compulsory
• Research Methods 2 : Design, Data Collection And Ethics (ASS130-6) Compulsory
• The Conceptual Framework: Theories Shaping Public Policy For Children And Young People'S Services (ASS125-6) Compulsory
• Coaching And Mentoring Practice (ASS126-6) Optional
• Contextual Safeguarding: Theoretical Foundations And Practical Implications (ASS124-6) Optional
• Critical Considerations For Relationship And Sex Education (ASS131-6) Optional
• Young People Group Offending And Violent Crime (ASS016-6) Optional

Assessment aims to enhance the learning experience rather than simply provide academic hurdles to be surmounted. Nonetheless it must offer a reliable test of the student's level of academic attainment. To achieve this, the assessment methods used must relate closely to the intended unit learning outcomes as evidenced in the UIFs, whilst allowing the student maximum scope for creativity in fulfilling them. The assessment strategy is intended to enable students to: 1. Show originality in the application of knowledge and understand how the boundaries are advanced through research. 2. Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively and show originality in tackling and solving problems. 3. Have the qualities needed for employment in circumstances requiring sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative in complex and unpredictable professional environments. The range of assessment methods to be used will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their competence in a variety of ways reflective of different learning styles and will ensure the focus upon a critical awareness of the literature and the application of knowledge into practice with regard to the current social and political frameworks. Formative assessment is integrated at the start to allow for a level of reflection. A focus upon the application of theory to policy and practice would be expected within such an award and students will be expected as part of the assessment process to consider the impact of such knowledge on both policy and practice, especially via the critical appraisal of case studies and the identification of best practice. Focus is placed on professional skills and assessing students ability to apply learning to practice. Feedback on assessments, and the reflections gained through the portfolio, will enable students to critically assess their learning and develop where necessary. A range of appropriate and effective assessments will enable students to demonstrate their acquisition of knowledge and skills. The assessment methods used across the course include: - Written essay assignments - these may vary from concise reviews of current research, analysis of case studies to more in depth synthesis and evaluation of broader topics and demonstrate your ability to provide written evaluation and synthesis of - current scholarship. - Oral presentations that demonstrate verbal and presentational skills in communicating complex and challenging tasks to others. - A portfolio which captures learning in the placement setting will be used for students on the youth work pathway to evidence - students application of the national occupational standards for youth work - The Dissertation allowing you to undertake a complex research project and communicate knowledge, findings and recommendations demonstrating your ability to implement and deliver a self directed, complex and solution focused professional task. The assessments will develop incrementally across the course and allow students to gain skills and acquire knowledge, receive feedback on their performance, thus allowing students to implement knowledge and feedback into subsequent assessments. There is a progression point, with an exam board, to confirm students can progress from PG Dip to dissertation stage. At the end of the course the assessments will demonstrate students ability to analyse, evaluate and syntheses current knowledge and communicate this knowledge in both written and presentational formats, and to demonstrate a range of high level transferable skills, attractive to prospective employers and as evidenced in the course learning outcomes.