Social and Community Studies

This Foundation Degree course aims to recruit students who have a desire to work with young people, adults or families in a range of different professional environments and organisations. The focus of this course is to inform students on work- based opportunities connected to different working sectors in preparation for future careers and employment. In addition, it aims to provide a broad -based underpinning of knowledge & understanding in relation to social and contemporary issues, policy and professional practice. Career pathways linked to this course are:

• Family Support and Outreach Work • Health & SC Settings-Support Workers • Youth Justice & Probation Services • Youth Work/Sport & Community Projects • Fire Service • Prison Service • A range of Voluntary/Charity Services-MIND/My Sisters Place/CAB/Drug and Alcohol Services • Local Authority-Housing Organisations • Local Government Admin Services/Fostering/Adoption Services • Local Authority/Private –Assisted and Supported Living- Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health/Children Looked After by the Local Authority.