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Working with Children, Young People and Families (1 year top-up) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Years
Course summary
(This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visato study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.)
Course Summary- Expand your foundation degree knowledge to support children, young people and families in a range of professional settings.- Study strength-based approaches and develop skills to work with families with multiple and complex needs.- Enhance your inter-professional collaboration skills for roles in diverse contexts.- Share learning experiences with other students through reflective discussions.- Develop your research, digital and employability skills further.On our one-year full-time BA (Hons) top-up degree you will build on the knowledge you’ve gained from a relevant foundation degree, graduating with a full degree and increasing your level of employability. You’ll explore key contemporary topics while further developing your skills; preparing to drive social change and empowerment for the children, young people and families you’ll be working with.
How You LearnAt Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.On this course we promote both active and independent study. You’ll deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding of inter-agency collaboration. You will be ready for roles in a variety of professional contexts and diverse group work settings.We’re a team of supportive, dedicated professionals from a range of relevant backgrounds. The modules are designed to further develop your understanding of the principles, skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with children, young people and families. You’ll experience a blended approach to learning and teaching, both on campus and online; which mirrors how you’ll work in practice.
Course topicsOur BA Working with Children, Young People and Families course is compliant with the Hallam Model; embedding a person centred approach to your professional knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice.You’ll explore a range of topics, for example; strength-based approaches to safeguarding, how to support families with multiple and complex needs, and continue to develop professional competence. The course uses inclusive approaches to learning and teaching which value diversity. You’ll use real-world examples and learn from practitioners and people with lived experience.You’ll also further develop your creative research and enquiry skills while exploring the high-quality research undertaken at Hallam and beyond. You’ll have opportunities to develop your abilities in identifying and using evidence, using methods that enhance your critical reasoning and reflection skills.
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29 January
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£ 16,655per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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A level :
Applicants should have following qualifications will be considered for entry on to undergraduate programmes two GCE A level passes, High School Leaving Certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 Listening: minimum level 5.5; Speaking: minimum level 5.5; Reading: minimum level 5.5; Writing: minimum level 5.5.) and they are listed on our?International Entry Requirements page.
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