BA(Hons)

Working with Children and Families

Location:
Lancaster, Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Duration:
3, 5 year/s
Mode of study:
Full-time, Part-time
Start date:
September 2013
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Working with Children and Families is available on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are interested in part-time study, please contact us to apply. 

For more information on part-time study, please visit our part-time course pages:

 

Why study with us?

This new course is delivered by a multi-agency team with a proven record of success in both related courses and other vocational areas e.g. Social Work and Teacher Training (PGCE) and (QTS).

Students complete two weeks' work experience in each year of the course to support their academic work and gain experience in the children's workforce.

What can this course lead to?

This course is the ideal preparation for a range of vocations working with children and families in the early years, teaching, social work, family liaison or children’s centres.

There are two named pathways:

  • The Early Childhood Studies pathway focuses on working with individuals and groups of children ranging in age from birth to seven years. The pathway is suitable for students who plan to work in a variety of contexts with young children such as baby rooms, nurseries, children's centres and schools.
  • The Children, Young People and Family Studies pathway focuses on children and young people up to the age of nineteen. The pathway is suitable for students who know they want to work with children and young people and/or families but are unsure which career route to take.

Modules

Year 1

Personal/Professional Development [Study Skills]
Child Development 0-18
Childhood, Family and Society 
Teamwork OR Child Protection
Inclusive Early Years Settings OR Historical Construction of Childhood
Learning and teaching for Children 3-5 years OR Young Person in Focus

Year 2

Personal/Professional Development [The Wider World]
Family and the Law
Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice
Educational Thinkers and Researchers
International Perspectives in the Early Years OR Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Creative Development OR Challenges to Childhood

Year 3

Personal/Professional Development [Leadership and Management]
Multi-agency Working in Safeguarding and Child Protection
Working in Partnership in the Early Years OR Transitions in Children’s Lives
Current Issues in the Early Years OR Youth Justice
Dissertation

Course summary

This new degree is aimed at people wanting to work with children, young people and families. It covers a wide range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society. Generic modules provide a secure grounding in issues for all professionals working in multi-agency contexts with children and their carers. Pathway specific modules for Early Childhood Studies cover issues such as setting up stimulating learning environments and features of inclusive practice in the early years. Pathway specific modules for Children, Young People and Family Studies provide a good stepping stone to a range of professions.

Case studies

“Thank you very much for taking the time to discuss the new Working with Children and Families degree at the Open Day on Saturday. I found it really interesting and will definitely be applying. This has broadened my horizons [for] working with children and given me a lot to think about. Hope to meet you again next September.”

Entry requirements

See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credit

Credit and UCAS requirements

UCAS code: L502

Selection criteria

200 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of three A levels

Plus: GCSE English Language minimum grade C

Alternate qualifications accepted for entry include:

  • Access to H.E. Diploma (60 credits): Pass must be achieved in all Level 3 subjects
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP OR BTEC Diploma: DM
  • Scottish Highers – 200 points from 4 Highers
  • Irish Leaving Cert. – 200 points from 4 Highers
  • NVQ Level 3 in a related subject will be considered alongside an essay set by the University following application 

Costs

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Full-time students

Home students

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan (up to £5,500) and a maintenance grant (up to £3,354). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:


EU students

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:


International students

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year is £9,960.

Fees are billed annually and may be paid by the student or a sponsor. 75 percent of the annual tuition fees must be paid before or at registration. For students requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa, a deposit of £3,500 is expected as a minimum before a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued. For more information, visit our international student finance page.

Early payment discount

If you are paying your own fees, you may be eligible for an early payment discount of £1,000. This discount is awarded to students who pay in full before registration.

International scholarship

If you are studying a full-time bachelor's degree (excluding teacher training and NHS-funded courses) or a top-up degree, you may be eligible for an international scholarship. The university has nine scholarships available. Find out more on our scholarships page.

Additional financial support

Our money doctors will be on hand throughout the year to help you manage your money while you’re in the UK. However, if you do happen to run into financial difficulty during your time here, you may be able to access a small emergency support fund.


Part-time students

Home

The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:


EU

The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year. For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:


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