**Course Overview** - Would you like to work with children, young people, and the services that support them? Our BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families is the course for you. - The course draws on subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy and social work to give you a solid grounding for your future career. - You’ll examine the services, systems, policies and work practices that relate to children and young people in schools, with families, and in care settings. - Observational visits and work shadowing activities are combined with academic study. Integrating theory, policy and practice ensures you are well prepared for the workplace. **Why study with us** - Our Social Work provision is ranked 4th in the UK and 2nd in England in the Guardian League Table 2021. - Staff expertise spans education, social work, sociology, psychology and social policy. Teaching is informed by their research and practice. - Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Children, Schools and Families is ranked 5th in the UK with 90% of students satisfied with the learning community (National Student Survey 2020). **Further Information** - The course draws on a range of subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy and social work. - By combining regular work placements with academic content, the course also integrates theory, policy and practice. - You will carry out observational visits and work-shadowing activities in a relevant setting. If you are not already working with children or young people, you’ll be expected to spend 12 days learning in a children’s services setting during your final year. - You will also have the opportunity to access the Erasmus programme and be part of an international exchange. A range of perspectives from different countries are covered in the course. - On this course you’ll benefit from our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) which enables you to get involved in projects which make a positive difference to people’s lives. They offer a range of volunteering projects in the UK and Internationally so you’re bound to find something that inspires you.

Year 1: Compulsory modules; Social Construction of Childhood, Communication and Social Media Skills in Social Care, Introduction to Children’s Services & Systems, Development across the Lifespan, Learning for Work in Children’s Services, Transitions in Children and Young People’s Lives. Year 2: Compulsory modules; Researching with Children and Young People, Children’s Services & Systems 2, Safeguarding Children & Young People, Diversity and Inclusive Practice with Children and Young People, Learning for Work in Children’s Services - Consolidation & Continuing Development, Students are also required to select one optional module. Year 3: You will be required to complete 4 prescribed modules: A Dissertation, Children’s Services and Systems 3 (Multi professional Working in Children’s Services), International Perspectives on Children’s Lives, Learning From Work in Children’s Services. Students are also required to select two optional modules.

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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.

Course code: L541

Institution code: C30

Campus Name: Burnley Campus

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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