Sheffield Hallam University

Working with Children, Young People and Families (1 year top-up)

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCollegiate Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Top up your foundation qualifications to degree level in one year – developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to work professionally with children, young people and families.

Key highlights

  • Tops up foundation qualifications to full degree level in one year
  • Builds skills to work professionally with children, young people and families
  • Develops the knowledge and confidence needed for professional practice

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Family support worker
  • Youth worker
  • Early help practitioner
  • Children's centre practitioner
  • Residential childcare worker
  • Child and family support officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 for the course

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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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