Working with Children, Young People and Families (with placement year)
Entry requirements
A level
to include 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent
Meet UCAS tariff of 112 points, there are no subject specific requirements.
Meet UCAS tariff of 112 points to include a minimum of 64 points from 2 HL subjects plus Grade 3 HL or Grade 4 SL in English.
Meet UCAS tariff of 112 points to include Ordinary level English at minimum grade C.
Meet UCAS tariff of 112 points, there are no subject specific requirements.
UCAS Tariff
to include 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent plus GCSE English at Grade C or 4
About this course
Gain the skills you need for a career working with children and families in this four-year, full-time BA (Hons) programme, with a placement year working in the sector.
You’ll develop a firm understanding of policy and legislative issues, and get the hands-on practical experience you need to be an effective practitioner.
You’ll study topics such as:
- legislation relating to education, child protection and health
- roles and responsibilities of agencies
- multi-agency working
- communicating with children through play, art, and role play
The programme gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. On graduation you’ll be able to pursue careers in areas such as family support, community development, education, and mentorship.
You may choose to pursue further study after graduation, such as the MA in Social Work, giving you the qualification you need to be a social worker.
**Placement year**
This programme provides the option for students to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas, or period of study abroad between Stages 2 and 3. This is possible after successful completion of year two.
Modules
Year 1 Academic, Personal and Professional Development (core) Communication Skills: Children and Families (core) Transition and Development in Children and Young People (core) Introduction to Psychology (core) Introduction to Sociology (core) Transition and Development in Children and Young People (core) Values and Ethics (core) Year 2 British Welfare State (core) Children and Interagency Work (core) Effective Interventions with Children and Families (core) Research and Evaluation (core) Learning from Practice (option) Mental Health (option) University Elective (elective) Year 3 Childcare Law (core) Service Users’ and Carers’ Perspectives in Social Work and Social Care (option) Organisations and Professional Development (option) Understanding Social and Personal Identities (option) The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations (option) Living in a Sustainable Society (option) Understanding Culture and Society (option) Dissertation (core)
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University of Bradford
School of Social Sciences
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