BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families Course

Program Overview

This degree prepares individuals for a career in supporting children and families through trauma-informed approaches and intervention strategies. It offers a comprehensive education in child development, family dynamics, and social work, preparing graduates for diverse roles in education, family support, social work, and therapeutic practice. The program emphasizes real-life applications through skill-boosting professional placements, ensuring graduates are equipped with the knowledge and practical experience to make a positive impact in their chosen field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This degree prepares you to be part of the children’s and young people’s workforce with a future in education, family support, pastoral care, social work or therapeutic practice. Gain the knowledge to make a difference in supporting families through times of crisis and understand the importance of communities in allowing children and families to flourish. You'll study real-life problems, exploring how to enhance outcomes for children and families with intervention strategies and a trauma-informed approach. And you'll put your learning into practice on a skill-boosting professional placement.

Outline:

Year 1

• Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
• Introduction to Education
• Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
• Group Challenge (Humanities)
• Foundation in Data Analysis
• Academic Writing Skills

Year 2

• Health and Wellbeing
• Learning Across the Lifespan
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Families, Culture and Community
• Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze

Year 3

• Safeguarding and Family Support
• Working Therapeutically and Inclusively with Children with SEND
• Families Living in Challenging Contexts
• Communities of Practice
• Professional Practice Placement

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the module and course of study. Some common assessment methods include:

• Examinations
• Coursework
• Presentations
• Group projects

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics who are experts in their fields. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Fieldwork

Careers:

Graduates of this program are qualified for a wide range of careers in children’s and young people’s services, including:

• Education
• Health
• Social care
• Youth work
• Community work

Other:

• The program includes opportunities for students to gain practical experience through work placements.
• Students can also choose to study abroad for a semester.
• The program is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Tuition Fees for Home/EU: £9,250 per year Tuition Fees for International: £16,500 per year