Working With Children and Young People

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

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

This course should appeal to you if you need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study.

This qualification is intended to ensure that those students who wish to work with children and young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support their emotional development and stability. It combines underpinning academic knowledge and work-based learning and assessment to allow students to understand how current policy and trends inform the working environment.

There is also the opportunity for students to engage in personal development and reflection to build their confidence and further their career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

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