Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-Up)

Course Overview

Our Children, Schools and Families (Top-Up) course builds on your existing experience in child-based education to help you develop a career working with children, young people and the services that support them.

Why study with us


• A great opportunity to top-up your foundation degree to get a full honours degree in Children, Schools and Families.



• You’ll have the opportunity to follow the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (ECGPC) route alongside your top-up 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.



What you'll do


• You’ll learn about policy developments in the organisation of children’s services, the meaning of childhood in society, and the social and educational experiences of diverse groups of children.



• Real-world learning is integral to this course. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise the theories you’ve learnt in the classroom through work placements.



• We have excellent links with a range of placement providers – including primary and secondary schools, children’s care homes, pupil referral units and family support services.



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 have gone on to enjoy a wide range of successful careers working with children and young people. Many have achieved professional status in teaching, early years and social work.

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!