Working with Children, Young People and Families (Top-up)

Nottingham Trent University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

The Working with Children, Young People and Families (Level 6) course is designed for you if you are an FdA graduate and want to top up your qualification to BA honours degree level.

If you're planning a future improving the lives of families, young people and children, you'll gain the tools you need to make a difference to those in need of support.

Taught at NTU in Mansfield, this course links academic learning with hands-on research and practice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll cover a range of contemporary issues from an organisational and leadership perspective.

This additional year of study will further develop your knowledge and skills of work practices related to children, young people and families, opening up rewarding career opportunities in the sector, as well as options for further study.

Why study BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families (Top-up) at NTU Mansfield?

  • Top up your sector-related FdA, to BA honours degree level on this one-year course.

  • Strong links to vocational practice and improving the lives of the children, young people and families.

  • On completing this degree you’ll be well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the sector or go on to further study.

  • NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2461 Social workers
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2464 Youth work professionals
    1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Mansfield
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies