Working with Vulnerable Children & Families

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families?

This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to support those who need it most. Prepare for a rewarding career in education, health, or social care, where you will gain practical experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and their families today.

Our degree will provide you with valuable insights in the world of vulnerable children and families in the UK today. You will explore these from the perspective of psychology, education, public health, and social work. This will equip you with the skills required for employability or further study in these fields and especially in educational settings which often form the nexus for these challenges.

You will build a basic knowledge in year one, through to more complex theories and problem solving in real world scenarios into year three, with a specific focus on working with children and families to address quality of life and opportunity. As you progress, you will move from foundational learning to advanced theories and practical problem-solving, gaining hands-on experience in environments where child development and family support are central.

This course is usually taught across the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses. Students can use the free inter-campus to travel between locations.

What you should know about this course


• Gain insights from multiple perspectives drawing on psychology, education, public health, and social work



• Work placement opportunities will give you the opportunity to test and apply your knowledge in real-world settings, supporting the social well-being of children and families



• Make a positive impact on society developing your cultural awareness, resilience, and importance of supporting the overall well-being of children



• Graduates are well equipped for diverse career paths such as schools, health services, social care, and community organizations, helping address critical issues like inequality



• This course is usually taught across the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.