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