Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

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Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Burnley, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Course Overview

Foundation Year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. You’ll find us personable and approachable – our Children, Schools and Families degree has high levels of student satisfaction.

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.

- Engage in interactive lectures and seminars, with two full days per week taking place in-person on campus, 100% face-to-face.

What you'll do

- We’re committed to giving you excellent support. From the start, you’ll be allocated a tutor who’ll oversee your progress and be there to help you.

- The Children, Schools and Families team span a range of disciplines and you’ll benefit from academic expertise informed by research and practice.

- You will engage with your experienced and knowledgeable tutors who will oversee your progress and support you throughout your degree.

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 Children, Schools and Families Foundation Year degree is a great first step towards a career working with children, young people and the services that support them.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Burnley

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Preston

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Burnley
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Policing, Sociology, Criminology