Working with Children and Families

Bury College
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

This foundation degree (levels 4 and 5), which is awarded by the University of Cumbria and taught at Bury College University Centre, is aimed at people wanting to work with children, young people and families. It covers a wide range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society. Each of the modules provides a secure grounding in issues for all professionals working in multi-agency contexts with children and their carers. The course offers you the opportunity to continue studying at a higher level, whilst broadening your knowledge and understanding gained at Level 3, or through your previous experience. Your placement is an integral part of the course and allows you to experience real work environments whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills.

Upon completion, you can progress onto study BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (Top-Up) at Bury College University Centre.

Course validated by: University of Cumbria

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2461 Social workers
2319 Teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
1172 Social services managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies