Course contact details
Admissions Office
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Children, Young People and Families
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- University Centre
- Awarded by:
- Lancaster University
Course summary
The Cert HE in Children, Young People and Families is validated by Lancaster University and is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in a variety of settings with children, young people and/ or families. The course content matches that of the first year of the Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and Families with the potential to progress onto this qualification. The Cert HE intends to develop your knowledge of the theoretical principles which underpin child development, youth work and family studies in a variety of contexts. You will examine a range of subjects which relate to working with individuals in children, youth and family services.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Centre
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2025
Apply by
29 January
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:
- L515
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- L515
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff48 points
A levelDD
A Levels in a related subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
BTEC Extended Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, or Early Year’s Workforce, or Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning, or related subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass full Access to HE Diploma in Health, Nursing or Social Science.
NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- It is also desirable that students have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE Maths or functional skills level 2.
English language requirements
GCSE English at grade 4/C or functional skills at level 2
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.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
B&FC may increase tuition fees for future years in line with any inflationary uplift, as determined by the UK government. We will keep you informed of any updates or confirmation from the government on this position.
For further information on government changes to the tuition fees and maintenance loans, please visit The Education HUB on GOV.uk.
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