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

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families course has at its heart a strong commitment to social justice and equality. We will provide you with a range of teaching and learning experiences to build on your existing skills and motivation so that you can contribute to a changing society, particularly with services who work with, or for, vulnerable children, young people and their families.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

4 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Strong commitment to social justice and children's rights
Opens doors to a range of careers linked to vulnerable children and young people
Commitment to employability - we will make sure that you are ready for employment when graduating and will support you to gain experience in the areas you are most passionate about. Nearly 99 per cent of the School's undergraduate students are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
Opportunities for placement, locally and internationally
Practice led by research active tutors from a range of professional backgrounds
Study at our recently extended state-of-the-art £71 million campus in Edgbaston
Our course is broad enough for you to discover where your passion lies and provides an excellent background to go on to gain professional qualifications in teaching or social work, for example.

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This centre's achievements

2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Child Protection
  • Social Work
  • Children
  • Safeguarding
  • Young people
  • Social Justice
  • Families
  • Foundations of Education
  • Foundations of Health
  • Interdisciplinary Working

Course programme

Year One
  • Working as a Professional
  • Foundations of Education
  • Foundations of Health
  • Foundations of Social Work
  • Interdisciplinary Working
Year Two
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection
  • Research as a Driver for Policy, Practice and Provision
  • Social Justice and Inclusion
  • Effective Collaborative Practice
  • Learning from Practice
Year Three
  • Exploring Contemporary Perspectives
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Children and Young People’s Rights and Identity
  • Global Perspectives of Families and Parenting
  • Researching Children and Young People’s Services

Additional information

UCAS Code: L590
Study mode: Full Time (3 years)

International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year

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

Price on request