About this course 2019/20

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In the National Student Survey (2012) 98% of Society Joint Honours students said that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching and 92% of students said staff are good at explaining things.

The BA Joint Honours programme aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to develop knowledge, insight and understanding of two distinct yet complementary subject areas. This programme facilitates the development of graduate skills, subject expertise and exploration of a range of learning opportunities which will enable students to make an informed choice when determining potential future career pathways.

The part routes of the programme encourage students to acquire knowledge and insight into their chosen subjects, related disciplines, professions, organisations and agencies. Students will develop skills in communication, self-management, reflection, critical analysis, discussion and evaluation and have opportunities to focus on topics which interest them. You will also gain insight into a range of theoretical frameworks that underpin your chosen subject, developing an appreciation and understanding of contemporary ways of working in a range of different contexts.

Childhood Studies

Childhood and youth are hugely significant topics in 21st Century society and Childhood Studies takes views of childhood and youth as a focus of critical enquiry. This route considers a range of perspectives and ideas held by parents, professionals, and young people that impact on children's lives and the cultures in which they live. Childhood Studies encourages you to consider the potential of young people to actively contribute to society.

Why study Childhood Studies?

This part route equips you with the skills and knowledge to analyse and reflect upon the cultural, social and historical contexts within which children and young people grow up.

Why study Childhood Studies at Northumbria?

You will be working with a diverse range of staff who are national and international consultants, researchers and authors in the field. This strong team runs one of the most long-standing routes in Childhood Studies in Britain and is well known for adopting innovative approaches to supporting students as learners. The richness of the teaching team’s research experience is reflected in the curriculum.

Disability Studies

Disability Studies is a multidisciplinary part route, which means you will be examining research and theory from psychology, sociology, history and many other subject areas. For example some of your work will focus on issues around disabled people's physical access to their communities and other work will consider the implications of the latest human rights legislation on disabled people.

Why study Disability Studies?

One in ten people have an impairment of some description, one in four have a disabled family member and disability is almost inevitable as we become older. Several years ago legislation was put in place to protect the rights of women and black and ethnic minorities, more recently as a result of pressure from the Disabled People’s Movement similar legislation was developed for disabled people.

Why study Disability Studies at Northumbria?

This is one of the longest and most respected disability studies courses in the country, being designed and developed in collaboration with the Disabled Peoples’ Movement. This expanding course is taught by well established academics in disability studies. They have a national reputation, publishing widely and conducting research with disabled people, charities, local councils and the NHS. In addition, the core staff have strong links to disabled peoples’ organisations being trustees of local charities run by disabled people. They also edit the international acclaimed Journal Disability and Society.

Entry Requirements 2019/20

Compulsory Requirements

For all courses applicants are usually required to have five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics, or a University recognised equivalent.

Plus one of the following:

GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
A minimum of 300 UCAS Tariff points including 200 UCAS Tariff points from two GCE or VCE A levels. Remaining points must be achieved from no more than two further GCE or VCE A or AS levels. The Extended Project Qualification will be accepted in lieu of one AS level.
Edexcel/BTEC National:
Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Scottish Highers:
BBBBC at Highers level, BBC at Advanced Higher.
Irish Highers:
BBBBB.
International Baccalaureate:
26 points
Other QAA-recognised access programme:
Full Access Award. Units to be achieved at Distinction and Merit grades.

Access course students without GCSEs are not required to take these qualifications in addition to their Access Award, but must ensure that any required subjects are fully met within their Access course.</p</p</p</p</p
International/English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Don't meet the academic or English language entry requirements for this course?
You can still study with us as you may be eligible for our International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of our International Foundation Programme (with a minimum 50% pass mark and English grades BBBB) will guarantee you entry on to this degree.&am
Additional:
Entry with advanced standing
Applicants with HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications may be considered for entry directly into Year 2.
Selection:
All applicants to this course are required to undergo police clearance for entry and will need to supply a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certificate. The University will send you the appropriate documents to fill in if you are offered a place on the course.

Fees and Funding 2019/20 Entry

UK/EU Fee in Year 1**: £9,250

International Fee in Year 1: £15,000

ADDITIONAL COSTS

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Modules Overview

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year three

DB0072 -

Building on Employment Interests in Disability Studies (Core, 20 Credits)

This module provides the opportunity to study in depth the work of professionals with particular groups of disabled people. Consideration will be given to the growth of professionalisation of society: the medicalisation of problems and solutions; professional models – medical models, normalisation, and educational models; professional ideologies of need, normality and independence. The module will include some lecture sessions, but will mainly involve group work. Students will be encouraged with the support of ex students and a series of professionals (some of whom being disabled) into considering their future employment options. Students will select one group of professionals (health, social or education) to study in depth roles and responsibilities, and strategies of assessment and intervention, or one form of impairment to study provision of support. Assessment will be through group presentations and individual written assignments.

Participation on guidance and enhancement weeks will aid the development of personal and study skills.

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DB0602 -

International and Critical Perspectives in Disability Studies (Core, 20 Credits)

This module will provide the opportunity to examine some of the current debates taking place about disability in the UK and internationally. In particular it explores the impact of globalization on the lives of disabled people in different cultures and key critical issues and dilemmas in disability . Students will be encouraged to use their previous learning and experience to analyse critically contemporary and international social theories and think about our understanding of models of disability and discuss the impact of recent political and social developments. Recent insights and debates in the related fields such as childhood, ageing, health and welfare will also be explored. This will include developments in the Disabled People’s Movement as a new social movement. The position of disabled people is then discussed and the module concludes with case studies of international organisations including Disabled People’s International and Disability Awareness in Action The module will consist mainly of seminars in which each student will present and discuss (either as individuals or in groups) critical analyses of recent literature (papers, chapters, books). Assessment will be through two written assignments for international and key critical issues in relation to disabled people’s experiences. Participation on guidance and enhancement weeks will aid the development of personal and study skills.

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PP0217 -

Joint Honours Project (Core, 40 Credits)

The quadruple module is designed to give students experience of practical fieldwork in which they will collect, analyse and present data to form a dissertation. The fieldwork will extend from previous work within the degree and personal interest. Whilst not imperative strong recommendation is made that it bears relevance to potential future employment or further study.

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PP0617 -

Childhood and Children's Literature (Core, 20 Credits)

There is currently no summary for this module.

PP0618 -

Changing Childhoods (Core, 20 Credits)

The module aims to engage students in a dynamic and critical analysis of the changing nature of 'childhood and youth'. This module focuses on 'critical moments' of change in history through an examination of policy and legislation; movement, migration and settlement; and the individual and organisational 'pioneers of change', drawing upon historical and contemporary examples. Students move on to explore contemporary 'childhood and youth' in the context of technological, societal and demographic changes, and are encouraged to adopt a futuristic view of childhood. Throughout the module, discourses of participation; rights; and cohesion are explored. These discourses are related to issues of children and young people's' visibility, self-agency and advocacy. The module starts from the premise that 'children and young people' despite their commonality of age have multiple and diverse identities and have the potential to act as agents of change.

Teaching and learning strategies for this module will include the use of lectures to outline the main concepts and theories; facilitated group discussions to explore the concepts in more depth and draw out individual and collective experiences; directed independent study on campus, informal group presentations, and facilitated visits to groups and archives within the North East.

Students will undertake formative activities designed to develop their understanding of how to use archive material, and their abilities to work in groups to present research material to colleagues.

The formative activities will inform the summative tasks which will consist of a 1000 word essay focused on the archive materials, and a 3000 essay focused on changing childhoods.

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RV5001 -

Academic Language Skills for Nursing, Midwifery and Health; Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing (Optional, 0 Credits)

Academic skills when studying away from your home country can differ due to cultural and language differences in teaching and assessment practices. This module is designed to support your transition in the use and practice of technical language and subject specific skills around assessments and teaching provision in your chosen subject. The overall aim of this module is to develop your abilities to read and study effectively for academic purposes; to develop your skills in analysing and using source material in seminars and academic writing and to develop your use and application of language and communications skills to a higher level.

The topics you will cover on the module include:

• Understanding assignment briefs and exam questions.
• Developing academic writing skills, including citation, paraphrasing, and summarising.
• Practising ‘critical reading’ and ‘critical writing’
• Planning and structuring academic assignments (e.g. essays, reports and presentations).
• Avoiding academic misconduct and gaining credit by using academic sources and referencing effectively.
• Listening skills for lectures.
• Speaking in seminar presentations.
• Presenting your ideas
• Giving discipline-related academic presentations, experiencing peer observation, and receiving formative feedback.
• Speed reading techniques.
• Developing self-reflection skills.

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