MA Family Support at Leeds Trinity University

Programme overview

Study the England's only postgraduate course in Family Support to acquire the academic and professional skills you need to manage and deliver effective family support. You’ll learn from research-active academics with extensive experience as social care and family support practitioners. They’ll work with you to help you develop effective practice in a range of settings – from social care and health, to education.

Faculty: School of Education and Childhood | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Postgraduate Study of Childhood, Education and Family Support, Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support, Leading and Managing Family Support, Dissertation or Major Study, Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Family Support Practice.

Career pathways

They’re well-connected with local employers who provide specialist services in family support and early help. We keep our class sizes small so we can give you the personal support you need to flourish – whether you’re already experienced in the area of family support, you want to change careers, or you’re a recent graduate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject area. Degrees in non-related subjects will also be considered if you can demonstrate relevant paid or voluntary work experience and a commitment to study. Additionally, candidates without a BA/BSc may be considered where you can demonstrate evidence of equivalent prior learning and experience. Six months’ experience of ongoing engagement in work with children, young people and families, or equivalent relevant paid or voluntary employment/work experience involving direct support of children, young people and families. Ability to work with groups of children and access support from experienced professional colleagues. The support and agreement of an employer is encouraged. For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,000 a year (2026/27). UK home tuition fee for the full-time course; part-time charged pro rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/home-applicants/

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