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Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)

The University of Northampton

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UCAS CODE: L590

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Waterside Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


The University of Northampton is a top 20 institution for Childhood and Youth Studies in the Complete University Guide league tables for 2025.


21st for Satisfied with Teaching for Education –The Guardian University Guide 2025 (Education League Table)

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the lives and experiences of children, young people and their families through academic study and work-based learning with our degree. Driven by values of inclusion, empowerment and social justice, this exciting degree supports your academic and professional development to enhance your skills and career prospects so that you can make a positive impact. You will explore a range of topics and key issues, including poverty, mental health, youth offending, safeguarding and anti-discriminatory practice.You will have a placement in every year of study; each with a different focus so you can explore a range of settings and possible career aspirations. This is fully supported by university tutors and mentors in placement settings.This course produces graduates who can address gaps in provision and improve the services available to children, young people, their families and the wider community. Our staff (and external visitors) are experienced in the fields of childhood and youth studies, health, law, therapy, education, business and social care. Your studies cover the whole spectrum of working with children, young people and families.- You will have a placement in every year of study; each with a different focus so you can explore a range of settings and possible career aspirations. This is fully supported by university tutors and mentors in placement settings.- The opportunity to take part in national and international study trips- Regular opportunities to get involved with Special Interest Groups, visiting researchers and All Party Parliamentary groups- Guaranteed interview for PGCE Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) on completion (T&C’s apply)By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop


to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024

- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.


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Application deadline

29 January

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University information

The University of Northampton

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    54th out of 91

    71st out of 73 2

    11th out of 42 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    121 54%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    113 63%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    68th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    53rd

    11
  • Entry standards

    / Max 157
    116 74%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    21st

    18

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