Advocacy
Overview
The Advocacy BA (Hons) course provides a comprehensive programme to offer students the necessary intellectual and practical skills for effective litigators and appellate levels. This course combines academic study skills and techniques with practical advocacy and rhetorical skills, like negotiation, mooting, client interviewing and debating, for a rewarding career in advocacy. For students who are devoted to being great lawyers and want to win cases, this course will teach everything they need to know.
Objectives
- Enhancing understanding of advocacy principles.
- Enhancing communication and leadership skills.
- Fostering critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Preparing students for successful careers in advocacy and social justice.
Prerequisites
- Desire for positive societal impact.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
Curriculum Outline
- Advocacy Theory and Practice
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Communication and Persuasion
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Campaign Planning and Implementation
- Lobbying and Policy Advocacy
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
- Practical Training and Field Experiences
Teaching Method
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practical sessions
- Field trips
- Case Studies
- Guest lectures
- Hands-on learning
- Skill development
Modules
- Academic Study Skills
- Advocacy Services in the 21st Century
- Agency and Empowerment: Giving Individuals a Voice
- Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociological Theory
- Policy in Practice and Multi-Agency Working
- Who are We? Culture and Identity
- Advocacy: The Impact and Access to Advocacy
- Placement: Methods, Theory and Policy into Practice
- Work, Poverty and Welfare in the Modern World
- Disability, Health and Social Care
- Employability
- Professional Practice in Advocacy
- Advocacy: Maintaining Independence in Advocacy Provision
- Relationships, Communication and Families in Contemporary Society
- Entrepreneurialism
- Dissertation
Assessment Methods
- Essay
- Coursework
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Practical assessments
- Written examinations
- Group projects
- Reflective journals
Course Duration
This programme may vary depending on the institutions and countries, but the general standard options in the UK are:
- 03 years full-time.
- 04 years (if placement year).
Facilities
- Computer labs
- Libraries
- Study rooms
- Lecture halls
- Discussion rooms
- Moot courts
- Career services
- Student organisations
- Online learning platforms
- Partnerships with advocacy organisations
Career Pathways
- Advocate Support Worker (Children with learning difficulties)
- Advocate Support Worker (Residential Care for Adults)
- Business Support Officer
- Children’s School Advocate
- Community Engagement Advocate
- Emerging roles within sport and film industry
- Family Liaison Officer
- Healthcare Advocate NHS
- Independent Advocate
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
- Independent Mental Health Advocate
- Independent Professional Advocate
- Lecturer BA Advocacy (with further study)
- Local Authority Childcare Advocate
- Manager of Third Sector Voluntary Organisations
- Pupil Advocate/Support (Additional Learning Needs)
- Pupil Support Advocate
- Supervised Contact Worker—Social Services
- Volunteer Manager: Third Sector
Fees and Fundings
- Tuition fees are £13,500 per year and may vary depending on the institution
- Scholarships, grants, and financial opportunities are available.
- Government loan aid is available.
Entry Requirements
This course may vary depending on the specific programme and institution, but the standard minimum entry requirements (UK) are:
- Two A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- English language requirements (IELTS or TOEFL).
- Subjects related to advocacy or social justice (optional).
- A portfolio (optional).
Field Work and Internships
- Opportunities for practical experience in advocacy and social justice organisations.
- Partnerships with community groups and non-profit organisations.
- Internship placements to gain valuable industry experience.
Certifications
- Certified Advocacy Professional (CAP)
- Certified Community Organiser (CCO)
- Certified Social Justice Educator (CSJE)
- Certified Human Rights Professional (CHRP)
- Certified Leadership Coach (CLC)
- Certified Leadership Trainer (CLT)
- Certified Public Relations Professional (CPR)
- Certified Presentation Trainer (CPT)
Intakes
Typically, it takes twice a year (fall and spring), but may vary like:
- Fall (September/October)
- Spring (January/February)
- Summer (May/June)
Student Testimony
"This competition tested our ability to research a broad range of unfamiliar and unresolved areas of the law and use it for a hypothetical client’s interest." Says - "Cher Lyne Peh & Chloe Yeung, Advocacy."
Frequently asked questions
Key areas of study include advocacy theory and practice, social justice and human rights, communication and persuasion, research methods and analysis, campaign planning and implementation, lobbying and policy advocacy, public speaking and presentation skills, and practical training and field experiences.