Working with Children, Young People and Families

Gain the skills you need for a career working with children and families in this three-year, full-time BA (Hons) programme.

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

The programme gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. On 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 qualification you need to be a social worker.

Year 1
Academic, Personal and Professional Development (core)
Communication Skills: Children and Families (core)
Transition and Development in Children and Young People (core)
Introduction to Psychology (core)
Introduction to Sociology (core)
Transition and Development in Children and Young People (core)
Values and Ethics (core)

Year 2
British Welfare State (core)
Children and Interagency Work (core)
Effective Interventions with Children and Families (core)
Research and Evaluation (core)
Learning from Practice (option)
Mental Health (option)
University Elective (elective)

Year 3
Childcare Law (core)
Service Users’ and Carers’ Perspectives in Social Work and Social Care (option)
Organisations and Professional Development (option)
Understanding Social and Personal Identities (option)
The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations (option)
Living in a Sustainable Society (option)
Understanding Culture and Society (option)
Dissertation (core)