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Your unit tutors are available to offer you advice and guidance regarding your subject area, as well as your Personal Academic Tutor (which is Tina Salter for all students on this course). However, if you would like some more generalised study support and advice, feel free to book an appointment at the Study Hub where you can access support around referencing, research and academic writing.

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Welcome to the School of Social Sciences

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Welcome to the School of Social Sciences

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School of Applied Social Sciences | University of Bedfordshire

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The ethos of the School of Applied Social Sciences is one of delivering an accessible curriculum where students see themselves reflected in it and to equip our students to positively contribute and have the skills to work in a global and diverse environment.

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My name is Tina Salter and I am the course leader for MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies / Youth Work Pathway. I have a background in youth work, having previously worked with young people in local authority, charity and community settings. Latterly, I specialised in mentoring young people in school who were 'at risk of exclusion' and I have since carried out research in this area.

I am married to Jeff and have two grown up step children and one grandson.

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MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies 2025 induction

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Induction takes place on 17th September at the main Luton campus in Room G101. We will start as a whole Faculty, meeting with the Dean and Head of School from 10am - 11am. After a break, we will then go into our course cohorts for a more detailed induction:

The MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies induction takes place from

11.30am to 3pm, Room A405.

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Semester 1

Effective and Ethical Practice, Tina Salter

Dimensions of Childhood, Youth and Families, Ash McCormac

Research Methods 1, Tom Hoctor

Professional Practice Portfolio (youth work pathway only), Tina Salter

Semester 2

Research Methods 2, Tom Hoctor

Professional Practice Portfolio (youth work pathway only), Tina Salter

The Conceptual Framework (Childhood, Youth and Famliy Studies only), Roma Thomas

Option units - more information provided separately

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Luton campus | University of Bedfordshire

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Our Luton campus is located right in the heart of the town centre. It boasts our brand-new, seven-storey library, Postgraduate and CPD Centre, as well as an array of fantastic modern facilities to support each of the courses on offer at the Luton campus.

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Learning to Learn | University of Bedfordshire

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The Learning to Learn handbook provides an overview of key things that you will need to know and do during your first few weeks at university.

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Our online learning platform is called BREO - Bedfordshire Resrouces for Education online. You will be registered to all the online unit pages related to your course, where you will find all the teaching materials, assignment guidance and information and where you submit your assessments - as well as a lot more! Your student log-in details will give you access to BREO - do make yourself familiar with each of your unit pages.

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MyEngagement is your personal engagement dashboard, showing how you're doing based on your activity across university systems. Powered by Stream (Koretext), it helps you stay on track and spot any changes in your learning patterns. Log in regularly to see your progress and get support if you need it – it’s there to help you succeed.

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Attendance criteria for Professional Youth Work Pathway

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Attendance criteria for Professional Youth Work Pathway

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If you are on the Youth Work Pathway, the National Youth Agency who acredit the course have an 80% attendance requirement. Therefore, your attendance will be monitored.

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Students are always keen to understand how will they be assessed and what is expected of them in their assessments.

Our approach to assessment aims to develop students understanding using assessment that will develop your employability, demonstrate transferable skills to future employers and develop key digital capabilities.

Each unit will have an Assessment Brief that will give you all the information about assessment for the forthcoming year, what your assessments are, what you need to do to succeed in your assessment, the dates of to submit your assessment and when you will get feedback on your work, and some ‘Top-Tips’ to help you along the way.

In each unit your lecturer will have a regular ‘assessment dialogue’ with you about assessment and how your learning in your lectures and workshops aligns with the assessment for that unit.

So you’ll be hearing lots more on assessment in the coming weeks….

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The Student Information Desk (SiD) is your first point of contact for all the services listed in the Student Information Directory.

Whatever your question or problem, the SiD team will listen and advise you.

The SiD team has access to a wide range of information and is there to help.

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Student Information Desk (SiD) | University of Bedfordshire

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The Student Information Desk (SiD) is your first point of contact for all the services listed in the Student Information Directory. Whatever your question or problem, the SiD team will listen and advise you. There is a SiD on every campus, where you can go and speak to someone face to face.

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This includes a range of services including mental health and wellbeing and disability support.

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Student support | University of Bedfordshire

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Information and resources on a range of areas to support your health and wellbeing while at university.

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New international students - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

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At Heathrow the London Underground train station (Piccadilly Line) is located directly under the central bus station for terminals 1, 2 and 3, and is clearly signposted from all Terminals. Terminals 4 and 5 have their own, separate station.

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Students who do not meet the English language entry requirements can take a pre-sessional course to develop their language skills before starting a degree. These courses improve your English level to prepare for your undergraduate or post graduate degree. The Pre-sessional English Course is delivered at Luton campus.

Teaching hours per week: 24

Students are sent timetables prior to induction

Maximum class size: 25

Course books: Average course book price is £25 - £30

Minimum enrolment age: The University is committed to equal opportunities in its admissions. All applications are considered on individual academic merit, occasionally the University admits students who are under the age of 18.

Current Pre-sessional Entry Requirements

2023-24 Pre-sessional Courses

What happens at the end of the pre-sessional course?

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Students who do not meet the English language entry requirements can take a pre-sessional course to develop their language skills before starting a degree. These courses improve your English level to prepare for your undergraduate or post graduate degree. The Pre-sessional English Course is delivered at Luton campus.

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Careers and Employability Service | University of Bedfordshire

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Careers and Employability Service at the University of Bedfordshire

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25-26 MACYPAAF Prof YW Pathway Course Handbook

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25-26  Prof Youth Work Pathway Placement Handbook

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Childhood Youth and Family Studies Placement Agreement

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MACYPAAF Course Assessment Schedule 2025-26

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25-26 MACYPAAF Course Handbook - Studies Pathway

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NYA Occupational Standards for Youth Work

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NYA Occupational Standards for Youth Work