Course description
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
In the current economic climate, there are many challenges facing children, young people, and families. Supporting children, young people, and families requires informed and educated professionals who are able to understand the social, economic, educational, political, and cultural issues and barriers in order to respond to, and challenge the issues facing families and communities today. The course offers you the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of issues impacting on family and communities at a local and international level.
Why study this course?
- The course provides an opportunity to cover a range of multi-disciplinary issues
- You will be encouraged to develop an area of particular expertise, in line with your own interests and career aspirations.
- The course is up to date, keeping pace with changes in society.
- You will have opportunities to volunteer or undertake project work with local community organisations and apply the theoretical knowledge gained on the course to real-life scenarios under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
- You will develop transferable skills which will be relevant to a wide range of graduate employment contexts.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You must achieve at least 96 UCAS points including a minimum of CC at A level or equivalent (e.g.MM at BTEC Diploma; MPP at BTEC Extended Diploma) towards the total tariff.
Access Students can achieve the requirements with the following combination of Distinction, Merit, and/ or Pass grades at level 3 achieved from a completed Access course. 96 UCAS Points: D21-M3-P21; D18-M9-P18; D15-M15-P15; D12-M21-P12; D9-M27-P9; D6-M33-P6; D3-M39-P3; D0-M45-P0.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above (or recognised equivalents), including English Language, are also required.
If your work placement involves working with children or vulnerable adults a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and is required before starting any work placement.
International Students
The University is not licensed by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Typical UCAS Tariff: 96
Training Course Content
Year One
- The Inclusive Practitioner
- Changing Families
- Advantaged Thinking: a different way of thinking about your place in the Children, Young People and Families workforce
- Working with Children, Young People and Families: Key thinkers and their big ideas
- An Introduction to Working with Children, Young People and Families
- An Introduction to Social Policy
- The Informed Practitioner
Year Two
- Getting to Grips with Research
- Getting ready for your Capstone Research Project
- Understanding Discrimination
- Promoting Participation
- Understanding Disability
- Developing Effective Relationships with Children, Young People, and Families
Year Three
- Capstone Project - Professional Practice route
- Capstone Projects – Dissertation
- Negotiated Work-Based Research Project
- Safeguarding and Child Protection in Policy and Practice
- Working in Partnership with Organisations and Communities
- Working Creatively with Children, Young People, and Families
- Children, Young People, and Adults with Care Experience
- Working with Families Facing Violence and Harm
- Developing anti-oppressive practice
Course delivery details
The course looks at a number of social issues, policies, and legislation relevant to children, young people, and families. It provides you with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of agencies working with children and families including Social Services, Local Education Authorities, schools, third sector organisations, the Police, etc.
Expenses
Full-time fee: £9,250
Part-time fee: £5,300
Continuing Studies
The skills and knowledge gained from undertaking this course provide excellent preparation for a wide range of occupations including careers in pastoral roles in education, family support work, social care, community support roles, employment within local authorities, health or charity sectors, culture, heritage, or recreation.
It is intended that graduates from this course will develop into managers and leadership roles capable of dealing with multi-agency working with a range of knowledge and interpersonal skills.
Graduates can also progress onto a wide range of postgraduate degree programmes including social work, or teacher training or Psychology conversion.
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