Working with Children, Young People and Families (with placement year)

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


The programme gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. On graduation you’ll be able to pursue careers in areas such as family support, community development, education, and mentorship.

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.

Placement year
This programme provides the option for students to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas, or period of study abroad between Stages 2 and 3. This is possible after successful completion of year two.

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.