Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner)

Course Overview

Would you like to work with children, young people, and the services that support them? Our BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families is the course for you.

Why study with us


• You’ll have the opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid certificate and to follow the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (ECGPC) route alongside your degree.



• You'll be taught by an expert team of practicing social workers, researchers, and academic staff who's expertise spans education, social work, sociology, psychology and social policy.



• A course built around a high number of placement hours to help develop your practical skills and experience base so you can excel in a career focussed around helping supporting children and families.



What you'll do


• Placements link what you’ve learned with real-world experience of working with children, young people and families.



• When you arrive, you will be allocated a tutor who will oversee your progress and support you throughout your degree.



• Alongside compulsory modules, our range of optional modules explores topics such as disability, gender, drugs and social pedagogy.



Accreditations


• The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.



Future careers

Our graduates work across the spectrum of children and young people’s settings, including children’s centres, schools, national charities, nurseries and family and community support.

It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At the University of Lancashire, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.

All first-year Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus. Included in university-owned halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.

You will learn from leaders in their field at the University of Lancashire and their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to teach courses, that range from Business to Law, Nursing or Sport, that will allow you to secure your dream job. The University of Lancashire focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the North-west and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.

If you're interested in applying to the University of Lancashire, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book on their Open Day on 16 August or a place on a campus tour!