BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford

Gain the skills you need for a career working with children and families in this four-year, full-time BA (Hons) programme, with a placement year working in the sector. You’ll develop a firm understanding of policy and legislative issues, and get the hands-on practical experience you need to be an effective practitioner. You’ll 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care  |  Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year option  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Values and Ethics, Academic, Personal and Professional Development, Transition and Development in Children and Young People, Engaging and Communicating with Children, Young People and Families, Attachment Theory in Practice, Ideology, Politics and Social Policy. Second year (core): Research in Practice, Sociology of the Family, Working with Children in Educational Contexts, Direct Work with Children, Working with Families, Working Together to Safeguard Children. Fourth year (core): Placement Year. Final year (optional): Service Users' and Carers' Perspectives in Social Work and Social Care, Managing Projects in Social Care. Final year (core): Childcare Law, Children, Disability and Inclusive Practice, Mental distress, recovery, resilience and wellbeing, Final Year Project.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Child psychotherapist, Youth worker, Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher, Family support worker.

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