University of Greenwich

Working with Vulnerable Children and Families, BA Hons

University of Greenwich

Course overview

Gain insights from multiple perspectives drawing on psychology, education, public health, and social work Work placement opportunities will give you the opportunity to test and apply your knowledge in real-world settings, supporting the social well-being of children and families Make a positive impact on society developing your cultural awareness, resilience, and importance of supporting the overall well-being of children Graduates are well equipped for diverse career paths such as schools, heal

Key highlights

  • Draws on psychology, education, public health and social work perspectives
  • Work placements apply knowledge in real-world settings with children and families
  • Focus on supporting the social well-being of children and families
  • Develops cultural awareness and resilience for supporting children's well-being

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS Tariff points.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Family support worker
  • Children's support worker
  • Early help practitioner
  • Teaching assistant
  • Youth worker
  • Child and family health support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,975

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 Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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