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

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

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

    A-Level Grades See 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: Preston

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Burnley

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2461 Social workers
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    4112 Local government administrative occupations

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Policing, Sociology, Criminology

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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