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Working With Children and Families
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Newport
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
Supported by employers and practitioners, you’ll complete hands-on learning, placements and accreditation to build a career making a difference in people’s lives.
This is the only Welsh university course endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association, and it will provide you with sought-after skills, experience and credentials for a broad range of roles in schools, youth justice, social care, prevention and early intervention, and charities. This course combines academic study with over 400 placement hours, giving you practical experience with children, young people, and families across diverse settings. You’ll develop professional, reflective, and leadership skills, explore person-centred and social pedagogy approaches, and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.
This course prepares you to meet the growing demand for professionals with a joined-up understanding of the complex issues children and families face, helping everyone to thrive. The degree opens diverse career paths that make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- L590
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Newport
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
To exclude General Studies
A level - CCD
To exclude General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 88 UCAS tariff point
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component
English Language Requirements https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Fees and funding
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
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Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
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