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Working with Children, Young People and Families

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

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Degree

BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families

Degree Duration

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Year | International Year Zero

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Start Dates

September

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Degree Overview

Through this course you will develop a firm understanding of policy and legislative issues, and get the hands-on practical experience you need to be an effective practitioner. You will 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. This degree will five you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. Upon graduation you’ll be able to pursue careers in areas such as family support, community development, education, and mentorship. After graduation 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.
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Study Reasons

Teaching staff and lecturers will bring a variety of experiences of children and families work including fostering and adoption, family and parenting support, child protection and childcare law.

You will have specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.

Your Pathways

The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.

Learn more about International Foundation Year

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

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Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Year (IFY) From £15,195
International Year Zero (IYZ) From £15,195
International Year One (IY1) From £15,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £8,595
Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at the University of Bradford tuition fees.

Scholarships at Bradford

The university offers a range of scholarships based on country of origin or subject of study. For more information click here. 

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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University of Bradford

The University combines academic teaching with industry expertise to create a learning environment and culture that fosters innovation and excellence. This approach helps you to develop skills and gain practical experience that is highly valued by future employers.

Formed in 1832 as the Mechanics Institute, in 1966 the University of Bradford became Britain’s 40th university. Over its 50 years the University has innovated and proven its excellence, more recently, ranked top 3 in the UK for work experience and careers and employment services and won University of the Year for Social Inclusion.

The University of Bradford is made up of four academic faculties with each covering a broad range of specialisms:

  • Faculty of Engineering & Informatics
  • Faculty of Health Studies
  • Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences

 

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Available Pathway Courses

International Year Zero - Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year - Law and Social Sciences

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