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BA (Hons)

Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner), (Foundation Entry)

Duration
4 Years
Start
September 2023
UCAS Code
1J48
Delivery
Campus Taught

Foundation Entry 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.
  • This foundation course is ranked 1st in the Northwest, and 81% of our graduates are in highly skilled work or further study 15 months after graduating (Guardian University Guide, 2021).
  • Engage in interactive lectures and seminars, with two full days per week taking place in-person on campus, 100% face-to-face.
  • 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.
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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.

Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner

From September 2022, students studying on this course will also be able to work towards attaining a professional practice award that qualifies the student as a Level 6 Graduate Practitioner with Children. The ECGPC meets the statutory requirements for practitioners working with children under 8 years old in early years settings, schools, social care, working within family support.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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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.

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Future careers

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

Fees and funding

2022/23
UK
First year£6,000
Full-time£9,250
International
First year£10,000
Full-time£14,250
2023/24
UK
First year£6,500
Full-time£9,250
International
First year£11,000
Full-time£14,900

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is based in the School of Social Work, Care and Community located in the Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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