BA (Hons) Working with Children & Families

What you will study

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)

The first year offers students a broad understanding of some of the main issues involving work with children, young people and families. This is a core year studied by all students to ensure the subject foundations, key study skills and preparation for placement are all in place. 

MODULES

• Learning to Learn in Higher Education
• Child Development and Play
• Introduction to ALN/SEND
• Preparing for your Placement
• Placement 1

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

This year builds upon the core skills gained at level 4 and introduces a specialist module specific to your study route and an optional module to choose from. A key part of level 5 is the introduction to research skills and an extended placement.

MODULES

• Understanding Family in Childhood (Specialist Module)
• Inclusion and Diversity (Optional Module)
• Well-being and Resilience (Optional Module)
• Practice Informed Research
• Placement 2

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

The final year builds upon prior learning, requires more independent study and involves students completing a research project. This year you will study two specialist modules and develop your leadership skills. 

MODULES

• Childhood Law, Policy and Practice (Specialist Module)
• Working with Adverse Experiences in Childhood (Specialist Module)
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Practice Informed Research Project

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry requirements & applying

The academic requirements for the course are;

• 80-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent.
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English/Welsh (First Language), plus grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Science, or equivalent. 

For applicants without formal qualifications, work experience in appropriate areas will be considered on an individual basis.

Before applicants are offered an unconditional place on this degree, they will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB), to confirm their suitability for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Teaching & Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used throughout your studies and could include: essays and reports; case studies; observations; portfolios; presentations and a research project at level 6.

These varied assessment strategies help individuals to develop a range of transferrable skills required for work within child, family and community settings.

Teaching hours are as follows: 

• Year 1 (Level 4)(up to 8 hours a week module contact; 1 hour a week tutorial; an average of 16 hours a week private study)
• Year  2 (Level 5) (up to 9 hours a week module contact; 1 hour a week tutorial; an average of 15 hours a week private study)
• Year 3 (Level 6) (up to 9 hours a week module contact; 1 hour a week tutorial; an average of 15 hours a week private study)

Placement forms a major part of the programme at each level of study: Year 1 (min of 90 hours); Year 2 (min of 134 hours); Year 3 (min of 45 hours). You will be expected to mirror the working hours of the staff within the placement setting you attend.

Teaching and Assessment

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Career prospects

Our Careers and Employability Service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need

There are a growing number of careers within the child, family and community sector, and opportunities for further studies, including:
 

• Sure Start/Flying Start/Home Start
• Women's Aid
• Play Worker
• Police Family Liaison Officer
• Young Carers
• Substance Misuse Support Worker
• Child/Family Worker including supporting young people who have lived with abuse
• Team Around the Family
• Support Worker - young people leaving care
• Masters programmes

Fees & funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2023/24 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees and funding pages. 

Programme specification

You can see the full programme specification here.

Accommodation

International

If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus.

For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.