Programme summary for BA (Hons) Social Enterprise
About the programme
Social Enterprise has become a trail-blazing concept in social policy, economic development and community-based politics, opening up fresh approaches to tackling social problems, different ways of working to benefit the community, and dynamic opportunities for careers. This programme offers a framework for building on experience and critical thinking and for developing practical capabilities and new ideas.
Programme structure
The full BA (Hons) programme is 3 year full-time or 4-5 years part-time.
The full BA programme shares a common first year with BA (Hons) International Development, , BA (Hons) Citizenship, BSc Sociology (Professional Development), BA (Hons) Youth and Community Studies .
Modules from the programme are part of the BA (Hons) International Development, , BA (Hons) Citizenship, BSc Sociology (Professional Development), BA (Hons) Youth and Community Studies and can be taken in other undergraduate programmes.
Currently w e only offer a programme of modules at Level 2 (ie, at what would be second year level if on a full-time programme) for community organisations where the participants already have qualifications, knowledge and skills to join us without studying the first year of a BA programme. Applicants need therefore to be able to demonstrate through their previous qualifications and/or learning through experience that they are ready to join at level 2. This would mean that students need demonstrate that they have met the learning Objectives for Level One of six relevant Social Sciences modules.
A group of students is following a programme with this structure, as part of a collaborative programme with the Bromley by Bow Centre(Tower Hamlets, East London ).
Career opportunities
Career opportunities exist in community-based agencies, regeneration partnerships, voluntary-sector organisations, housing and social care. Government social policies and community-based initiatives are creating new forms of action and service provision, and require more people with knowledge of organising at community level and in partnership projects. There are also opportunities within small businesses and self employment.
Support
- Working with tutors in workshops and on projects and case-studies
- Bringing tutors' practical experience into the classroom
- Sharing ideas and knowledge
Admission
The typical offer, as other Social Sciences degrees at UEL, is 240 UCAS tariff points for entry through the A level route.
We welcome discussion with mature candidates on how their experience and/or previous qualifications can be taken into account for entry. We can discuss the possibility of accrediting previous experience and learning to join at Level 2, thereby reducing the time required to achieve the BA.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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