Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Gain the skills you need for a career working with children and families in this three-year, full-time BA (Hons) programme.
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.
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About this course
Typical offer: BBC / 112 UCAS points
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Subjects
- Play
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Childcare Law
- Evaluation
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Communication Skills
- International
- Research
- Analysis
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
Stage 1
- Academic, Personal and Professional Development. 20 credits, core
- Communication Skills: Children and Families. 20 credits, core
Develop appropriate first level communication and interviewing skills with children, young people and adults. - Transition and Development in Children and Young People. 20 credits, core
Gain an understanding of theoretical perspectives relating to the development of children, transitions throughout childhood and to reflect on implications for work with children and families. - Introduction to Psychology. 20 credits, core
Develop an understanding of key concepts, issues and debates in psychology. - Values and Ethics. 20 credits, core
An introduction to social care values and patterns of inequality, discrimination and oppression. - Introduction to Sociology. 20 credits, core
An introduction to the main paradigms of sociological theory and methods of sociological analysis.
Stage 2
- British Welfare State. 20 credits, core
Develop a critical and reflective understanding of the origins, development and functioning of the British Welfare State. - Effective Interventions with Children and Families. 20 credits, core
Develop an understanding of key issues and debates in relation to effective interventions with children, young people and families. - Research and Evaluation. 20 credits, core
Develop an understanding of research methods in the social sciences. - Dissertation Preparation. 20 credits, core
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to design a research project - more specifically, to produce a coherent and academically well-informed dissertation proposal. - Children and Interagency Work. 20 credits, core
Develop an understanding of issues associated with working across professional boundaries and between different disciplinary groups. - Learning from Practice. 20 credits, option
Gain a developing sense of practice and employment settings linked to your degree. - Mental Health. 20 credits, option
Gain an understanding of a range of mental health issues affecting people across the life span including children and young people, people of working age and older adults. - Elective. 20 credits
Stage 3
- Childcare Law. 20 credits, core
Critically examine, analyse and evaluate the legal context of childcare practice. - Service Users’ and Carers Perspectives in Social Work and Social Care. 20 credits, option
- Understanding Social and Personal Identities. 20 credits, option
Gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of sociological and social psychological theories of identity. - The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. 20 credits, option
Examine the relationship between identity as cognitive process and the ideological significance of specific 'identities'. - Dissertation. 40 credits, core
- Organisations and Professional Development. 20 credits, core
Reflect on the way in which social work and social care is organised. - Understanding Culture and Society. 20 credits, option
An introduction to contemporary issues in society. Develop the capacity to debate these modern social problems and explore potential resolutions. - Living in a Sustainable Society. 20 credits, option
Develop a critical understanding of the concept of sustainability and the social, political, economic, and ecological challenges that face the contemporary world from within a sustainability perspective.
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)