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 (Part-time study routes available) BA in Children & Family Work and Practical Theology BA in Schools, Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC endorsed - subject to confirmation) BA in Young People, Communities and Practical Theology University of  Gloucestershire validated Courses BA in  Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC endorsed - subject to  confirmation) 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 Spaces are still available on all 4 Courses for Applicants wanting to start in September 2010. 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. All applicants should also complete the Information Form and return it to Student Services, Swindon. Please download or email the References Forms and pass to your 3 referees ASAP, again to be returned to Student Services, Swindon. 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 Young People, Communities and Practical Theology: L540 CYM campus code: 1 University of Gloucestershire University of  GloucestershireCode: 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 are £1,310.  For non UK/EU students the fee is expected to be in the region of £9,500. The fees usually rise each academic year. 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/Access NI 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 Student Services, Swindon.)