Working with Children, Young People and Families (WBIS) BA (Hons)

**An online work-based learning degree, for professionals currently employed in the Childrens workforce, offering the opportunity to study for a degree whilst continuing to work.**<br/><br/>Are you a professional in the childrens workforce who wants to progress further in your career? Do you want the flexibility of online learning? This innovative, online course offers a springboard for your future career ambitions, enabling you to continue to influence the lives of children and young people. You will apply theory to practice, reflect on your current role and develop your academic skills. Working alongside students from other childrens workforce contexts, you will share your expertise, learn from others, and develop a secure understanding of the sector, enabling you to advance your career confidently and knowledgeably.<br/><br/>**Why study this course with us?**<br/><br/>The University of Chesters BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families (WBIS) course is unique in offering professionals in the childrens workforce the opportunity to combine study alongside your current workplace commitments. As a fully online degree, you will have the flexibility to study the course full or part time, enabling you to earn whilst you learn.<br/><br/>You will have access to all of the support services available to University of Chester students, including academic skills support, library access, wellbeing services and disability and inclusion support. You will also be allocated a personal academic tutor who will guide you through your studies.<br/><br/>The course is delivered via recorded live lectures, combined with independent online study material, carefully designed to offer opportunities for engagement, interaction, and self-reflection. There will be frequent occasions throughout the degree for you to interact with your peers and your course tutors, using online forums, and Microsoft Teams. In addition to the benefits offered by our online delivery, you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals from many different sectors of the childrens workforce, sharing expertise and learning from each others experiences.

At the University of Chester, they believe in your potential. Chester University offer a future-focused skills-based curriculum designed to prepare you to reach your goals. <br/><br/>Their array of industry-informed courses will provide you with professional development and placement opportunities, empowering you to strive for hands-on experience, connect to a professional network and launch your career. Chester also offer a range of support designed to help you succeed and achieve your individual goals in an environment where you can grow, learn, and connect with a community of like-minded students. <br/><br/>Furthermore, this is all in a vibrant and welcoming city perfectly suited for student life. Benefit from guaranteed accommodation, and explore numerous opportunities both on campus and in the city to earn while you learn, supporting your studies and enriching your experience. Your journey to extraordinary starts now. <br/><br/>Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.