BA (Hons) Working with Children & Young People: Social Pedagogy at Kingston University

Programme overview

Support children, young people and their families with a career in social pedagogy. This course gives you the knowledge to take a holistic, inclusive approach to wellbeing, learning and growth.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1 you will learn theories and concepts of human growth, development and life transitions, and gain awareness of ethics and diversity. In Year 2 you will develop an in-depth social pedagogic knowledge, an understanding of children's law and rights, and the importance of safeguarding. Year 1 - core modules: Social Pedagogy Practice Values and Ethics, Working with Children and Young People: Professional Roles and Contexts, Preparation for Practice with Children and Young People, Children And Young People's Development, Relationships And Social Contexts.

Career pathways

Recent Kingston graduates have gone on to roles in education, social care, health, early years and youth services. Possible roles include everything from youth, nursery and family support workers to teaching and social worker assistants – and more.

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Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BA (Hons): 96-120 UCAS tariff points: The typical requirement for this course is 96-120 UCAS points. You could achieve this with:; A-levels: CCC; BTEC Extended Diploma: Merit Merit Merit; Access to HE course: 96 UCAS points, normally with 18 Distinctions and 9 Merits; Foundation degree: 50% in a related programme; International Baccalaureate: 24 points; FETAC Level 5: Pass in all modules; CACHE Level 3 Diploma: 96 UCAS Points (Grade C) You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. English language: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements. UCAS code: L590.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/bb83b252-30cf-7ed8-ebdf-b7b86d7fc8c1/course?studyYear=2027

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