Course Summary

This one year course is designed for students who have completed the Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services or equivalent Level 5 qualification with transferable modules. The BA in Children, Schools and Families has been designed to provide you with the underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical learning opportunities which will build a firm basis for developing a career working with children and young people and the services that support them. The course will also provide a good foundation should you later choose to progress onto postgraduate study and research in the social sciences, education or social work or be planning to take further study and assessment to gain named professional awards. During this 1 year programme, knowledge and understanding of key topics and developments, such as social and educational policies, processes and outcomes in a variety of contexts relevant to children, schools and families., will be enhanced through educational visits and guest speakers. Teaching is delivered by a team with varied experience and substantial specialist knowledge in working with children schools and families. As a result, a wide range teaching, learning and assessment methods are employed, including lectures, seminars, debates, display work, essays, case studies, presentations, reports, research activities, portfolios and group work. You will have access to learning resources at the Hugh Baird University Centre and the University of Central Lancashire, including e-learning resources and the opportunity to use Athens.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

A range of assessment methods is used to extend and demonstrate students’ learning, including: • Essays • Critiques • Reports • Exercises • Case studies • Projects • Individual and group oral presentations

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 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: L591

Institution code: H65

Campus Name: University Centre

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

EU 8500.0 Year 1
England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Balliol Road
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