Foundation Degree in Youth Justice (England and Wales)
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Foundation Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
How can we improve the lives of children and young people who are ‘in trouble’? For professionals and volunteers working within a criminal justice framework where the focus is on stopping young people causing trouble, this is an extremely challenging issue. This foundation degree in youth justice is designed for those employed in all parts of the youth justice system (including the secure estate), volunteers working in the field, and anyone planning to join the youth justice sector in these capacities. The foundation degree course will give you the necessary knowledge and skills for effective practice in youth justice and make a substantial contribution to your professional and personal development. It will also, support you in developing as an autonomous learner.
The Foundation Degree is sponsored by the Youth Justice Board of England and Wales (YJB) as part of its Youth Justice National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It includes the Professional Certificate of Effective Practice (PCEP), recognised by the YJB as the core qualification for the youth justice sector. In addition, the Stage 1 credits combine to offer the CertHE in Youth Justice Practice.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
The foundation degree is the result of an exclusive and unique collaboration with the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales. The Board has statutory responsibility for monitoring standards in the youth justice system, with the aim of preventing offending by children and young people. It also has responsibility for advising the government on youth crime issues. The OU is the preferred provider of the foundation degree, which is approved and kite-marked by the Youth Justice Board.
This foundation degree course will:
- provide you with the skills, values and understanding needed to be an effective practitioner with children and young people who offend or are at risk of offending
- help you progress your professional and personal development
- develop work-based experiences enabling you to explore and evaluate your practice
- build your understanding of how you learn, and how to continue with learning throughout your career.
On completion, opportunities for continued professional development include the chance to extend your study to an honours degree.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Youth Justice (England and Wales) and will be entitled to use the letters FD (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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