Social Welfare, Advice and Guidance Practice

University of Suffolk

Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

Social Welfare, Advice and Guidance Practice FdA is an undergraduate degree at University of Suffolk, based in Great Yarmouth, taught full-time over 2 years. Typical A-level entry is CDD.

A-Level Entry

CDD

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

80 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

This exciting and dynamic course has been developed to meet the education and training requirements of a range of individuals employed within the statutory, voluntary and not-for-profit welfare, advice, guidance and social care sectors.
It offers you the opportunity to enhance your work-based skills and achieve a recognised academic qualification. The course has been developed in liaison with employers and employees in the social care sector, including agencies who deliver information, advice and guidance support and has been tailored to meet the specific training requirements of the sector. The you will study a range of modules in which you are able to shape and enhance your own practice and interests.

On successful completion of this course, you can continue to gain a full BA (Hons) degree on the one-year BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice [Progression Route] at University of Suffolk at East Coast College.
This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
This course is intended those working or seeking to work within welfare, advice, guidance and social care services with the ability to apply theory to practice within these areas, potential roles include;
Family Support Workers
Youth Workers
Guidance Advisers
Assistant Case Managers
Learning Disability Support Workers
Online Community Coordinators
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
Mental Health Support Workers, Management
Supervisory positions in voluntary, private and statutory sectors

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD
UCAS Tariff Points 80 points
BTEC MMP

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Great Yarmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies