BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) DEGREES

 We are delighted to to be partnering with both Staffordshire University and the University of Gloucestershire, offering the following courses:

• Staffordshire University validated Courses
  BA in Children & Family Work and Practical Theology
  BA in Schools, Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC endorsed)

• University of Gloucestershire validated Courses
  BA in Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC endorsed)

Our courses are exciting and challenging, combining academic study with practical work in equal measure. You will be taught by leading thinkers and practitioners at our Regional Delivery Centres, as well as receive support through one-to-one tuition and peer group activities. In addition, all students are based in a Professional Practice Agency either where you are currently, so there is no need to move location unless you want to, or at a location recommended through one of our Regional Delivery Centres.

As well as specialising, students cover many core topics; 'Biblical Theology', 'Human Development', 'Ethics and Values', 'Management', 'Faith and Justice', 'Ministry and Leadership', and much more. There is also an opportunity to explore a particular passion through the writing of a Dissertation.

Graduates are often employed by churches, Christian children & family or youth work agencies and organisations, Local Authorities, ELBs, Connexions Service or charities. Your degree, and if endorsed, JNC qualification, will equip you for a wide variety of exciting and creative ministry opportunities in the future.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should apply through UCAS. Please note there is a fee that is paid directly to UCAS. Notes to help with your application can be found in the Applicant Information Pack. Please download or email the References Forms and send to your 3 referees ASAP. You do not need to provide a reference on your UCAS application.

UCAS Codes:

Staffordshire University

• Staffordshire University Code: S72
• Children & Family Work and Practical Theology: LVM6
• School, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology: VLQ5
• CYM campus code: 1
   

University of Gloucestershire

• University of Gloucestershire Code: G50
• Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology: VL65

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AGENCIES
All students studying on our BA courses will need a Professional Practice Agency. If you have a Potential Professional Practice Agency already in mind, please complete the form and post or email it to the CYM Central Office.

For Professional Practice Agencies looking at taking a CYM student, full details can be found in Professional Practice Agency Information. This also includes application forms and sample budgets for Potential Agencies.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
We aim to keep our courses as accessible as possible by opting for the lowest permitted level of tuition fee. Fees usually rise by about 10% each academic year.

For the Academic Year 2010/2011 the fee for this course for United Kingdom and European Union students is expected to be in the region of £1,325.  For non UK/EU students the fee is expected to be in the region of £9,500. The fees usually rise each academic year and are normally confirmed by the Government in May.

Full-time students may be eligible for Student Support, providing payment of all or part of student tuition fees and access to the Student Loans system. UK students must apply through the Student Loans Company/Education & Library Board for a means tested Student Loan/Fees Award. If you visit the SLC website http://www.slc.co.uk you can check what you are entitled to by using the SLC calculator. 

EU students should apply to Student Finance Direct at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance-eu/

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:

• Have achieved 400 hours of children’s, schools or youth work over the past 2 years
• Provide 3 references
• Have a current CRB enhanced disclosure or ISA Registration
• 120 UCAS points - see the UCAS web-site for further details or
• Access qualification, or equivalent. (Details of appropriate qualifications are available from the CYM Central Office.)

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