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Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Lancashire

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UCAS CODE: 1J48

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Preston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Course Overview

Foundation Year 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.- 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.- Engage in interactive lectures and seminars, with two full days per week taking place in-person on campus, 100% face-to-face.


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.- You will engage with your experienced and knowledgeable tutors who will oversee your progress and support you throughout your degree.


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.


Future careers

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

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,325per year

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University information

University of Lancashire

  • University League Table

    90th

  • Campus address

    Preston Campus, Preston, Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 75 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    104 59%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    16th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    21st

    8

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