Children, Schools and Families BA (Hons)

Course at a Glance Year 1 (Level 4)

We offer a range of optional modules that explore topics such as disability, gender, drugs and social pedagogy. The first year (level 4) consists of a broad-based introduction to a number of important topic areas. You will be required to complete the following 6 compulsory modules:

• Social Construction of Childhood
• Communication and Social Media Skills in Social Care
• Introduction to Children’s Services & Systems
• Development across the Lifespan
• Learning for Work in Children’s Services
• Transitions in Children and Young People’s Lives

If you complete all these modules successfully you will be able to progress to Year 2 or, if you do not wish to continue you will be eligible for the award of a Certificate in Higher Education (Children, Schools & Families).

Year 2 (Level 5)

In Year 2 you will be required to complete 5 compulsory modules:

• Researching with Children and Young People
• Children’s Services & Systems 2
• Safeguarding Children & Young People
• Diversity and Inclusive Practice with Children and Young People
• Learning for Work in Children’s Services - Consolidation & Continuing Development
• Students are also required to select one optional module.

If you complete all these modules successfully you will be able to progress to Year 3 or, if you do not wish to continue you will be eligible for the award of a Diploma in Higher Education (Children, Schools & Families).

Year 3 (Level 6)

In Year 3 you will be required to complete 4 prescribed modules:

• A Dissertation
• Children’s Services and Systems 3 (Multi professional Working in Children’s Services)
• International Perspectives on Children’s Lives
• Learning From Work in Children’s Services
• Students are also required to select two optional modules.
• Successful completion of all 18 modules will give you the award BA (Hons) Children Schools and Families.

Part-time students will follow the same programme in terms of required and optional modules, but do so over an extended period of time, typically between 4 and 6 years.

Please note that modules are reviewed annually and may therefore vary, in content or availability, from those listed.