Working with Children, Young People and Families
University of BradfordBradford, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 This content is disabled by your cookie preferences.
Change cookie preferences The programme gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. Upon 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 qualif
Key highlights
- Placement year working in the children and families sector
- Covers legislation on education, child protection and health
- Explores agency roles, responsibilities and multi-agency working
- Learn to communicate with children through play, art and role play
- Hands-on practical experience to become an effective practitioner
- Pathway to further study such as an MA in Social Work
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Typical offer - 104 UCAS tariff points.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when they have graduated, will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesScholarship for Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence BSc
International students will be granted a scholarship worth £7,500. This means that they will pay: £16,956 per year
Up to £7,500The Global Scholar Award
£5000, £4000, £2000 for eligible countries
The Rani Scholarship
International students will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees. Home students will be paid a yearly stipend of £6,930, increasing by 5% each year.
University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship
Tuition Fee Grant, A Travel and Course Costs Grant, Personal Support.
Careers this course leads to
- Family support worker
- Community development worker
- Learning mentor
- Education support worker
- Youth worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: UK: £9,790 (Sandwich year: £979) | International: International: £16,100 (Sandwich year: £1,610)
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bradford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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