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Working with Children, Young People and Families

  • Foundation Degree in Arts
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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Course summary

  • Explore topics such as; child safeguarding, parenting, child development and refugee support.

  • Gain the skills to drive social change and empower the people you work with within interprofessional contexts.

  • Develop your professional skills across 400 hours of placement experience.

  • Share learning experiences with other students through reflective discussions.

  • Boost your employability by enhancing your research skills and digital capabilities.

On our FdA you’ll be part of a nurturing learning community, exploring contemporary topics in working with children, young people and families. You’ll develop your skills by gaining real-world experience on placement, as well as through opportunities to volunteer abroad working with partner organisations in the international community.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Social-work/FdA-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families/Full-time

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Foundation Degree in Arts • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LX53
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LX53
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

This must include at least 24 points from an A level or equivalent BTEC National qualification. For example:

CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma
Pass with D or E from a T level qualification with extra from core
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents

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Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If 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 equivalent.

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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