Advanced Entry by Portfolio to Stages II and III

This route is designed to enable experienced long-standing co-workers through a credit claim, to join the BASP Programme at the beginning of either year 2 or 3.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning, where applicants are awarded credit towards an award on the basis of learning achieved prior to the point of registering for that award, is an important feature of the School of Education's undergraduate framework in 'The Field of Professional Studies'. Both the prior and the concurrent experience of the applicant is recognised as a significant foundation on which their learning will have taken place, and on which their continuing professional and personal development process will build.

Prior learning is used as a broad generic term to cover both prior certificated learning and prior experiential or informal learning (APEL/RPL).

The University's registration form has sections for applicants to complete in terms of previous certificated courses (APL) and previous experiential or informal learning (RPL) that might be worthy of credit. Certificates verifying satisfactory completion of previous courses require to be submitted with the completed university registration form.

General Requirements to gain entry to the credit claim route for entry to year 2 or year 3 of the BASP

A minimum of four years work experience within Camphill Schools, associated Camphill communities, or any other organisation involved in the of provision of care and/or education or social therapy.
Evidence of related study.
Evidence of both understanding and application of social pedagogical concepts through involvement in supporting co-worker development, for example in the role of Personal Tutor, Practice Tutor, or Support Person.

Entry Points

At year 2 for candidates who do not evidence of a sound knowledge of assessment processes, do not have substantial practice experience in this area of work, do not have sufficient experience and skills in reflective writing.

At year 3 for candidates who evidence a sound knowledge of assessment processes, have substantial practice experience in this area and can give evidence of their ability to write at the required academic level, for example in the use of reflection and critical evaluation.

Closing Date for applications: 31st March.