Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Integrated Foundation Year)

This integrated programme is designed to prepare and support you for a rewarding career working with children, young people and families. From the moment you enrol, you will begin developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to understand the experiences, needs and rights of children and young people within families and communities.

In the first year, you will build a strong foundation for studying at university level. You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and independent learning, while exploring contemporary issues affecting people, communities and society. Through project work and practical activities, you will develop your skills in research, analysis and problem-solving.

As you progress, you will explore the lives, development and wellbeing of children and young people, and the important role families and communities play in supporting them. You will study topics such as child development, safeguarding, family support, education and youth work, alongside the policies and professional practices that shape services.

Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively in a range of settings. The course prepares you for careers in areas such as family support, community development, education and youth services.

Start something big.

Choosing a university is a big decision. At Bradford, you'll join a welcoming campus where you'll know your lecturers, make friends from all over the world and feel part of a community from day one. Whether it's joining a society, trying a new sport or getting support when you need it, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make Bradford your home.

Their degrees are built around the real world and are one of the UK's top universities for graduate employment because employability is built into everything they do. You'll learn from experts, use industry-standard facilities and build the skills employers are looking for through practical teaching, placements and hands-on experience.

From your first day to graduation, they're there to help you succeed. With personalised support, career-focused learning and opportunities to gain real industry experience, you'll graduate ready to take on whatever comes next.