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CORC3006
Children's Services
A critical analysis of children's services will be undertaken in this module. Students will be provided with a broad view of what it means to work in a support capacity as a reflective and reflexive professional working within children, schools and families.
CORC353
Dissertation
This module will provide students with the opportunity to research and investigate a topic or subject of their choice in considerable depth. To develop their personal and professional skills and gain a deep understanding of an issue related to their own practice.
CORC379
Health Inequalities and Interventions
This module provides a forum for gaining a deep understanding of how agencies and professionals work together to tackle the issues arising around health inequalities. Consideration will be given to the impact of social deprivation or background on mental health as well as physical wellbeing across all age groups. Through critical analysis students will determine how effective integrated working can make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families and what can happen if the process does not function correctly.
CORC384
Research Methods
To provide the student with an understanding and appreciation of the research process and the application of research methods. To enable the student to acquire, develop and deploy transferable skills in relation to researching in a wider context.
CORC350
Independent Study
This module provides the opportunity to work independently by pursuing professionally focused inquiry into a selected educational area. The module will offer both professional and personal development for participants working as autonomous learners.
CORC355
Disability: Approaches to Inclusion
To provide an in-depth understanding of inclusion, the theories underpinning inclusion and the range of adjustments that can be made to support disabled people to achieve their goals.
CORC376
Language Learning
The module assesses understanding of what it means to learn language and examines the role and working practices of those who work and live with children and young people, to ensure that the effective acquisition of language takes place. The links between language learning and culture are analysed and how professional practice impacts on the development of plurilingualism and cultural entitlement within society.
CORC377
Outdoor Experiential Services
This cross-disciplinary module considers the range and type of outdoor provision available to children, schools and families in the UK and elsewhere and the responsibilities of those professionals working to support the needs of the sector. A critical review of how the outdoors is used to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of children and young people, including an evaluation of the range of issues involved.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.
Tregonissey Road
St Austell
PL25 4DJ
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
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