Overview

The Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Hons) course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) draws on subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy and social work to give you a solid grounding for your future career.

You’ll examine the services, systems, policies and work practices that relate to children and young people in schools, with families, and in care settings.

Observational visits and work shadowing activities are combined with academic study. Integrating theory, policy and practice ensures you are well prepared for the workplace.

Career:

The program graduates work across the spectrum of children and young people’s settings, including children’s centres, schools, national charities, nurseries and family and community support.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Social Construction of Childhood
Reflections on Practice
Children's Services and Systems
Supporting Well-being and Development
Transitions in Children and Young People's Lives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies View 19 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects
T Level: P (C+) - M
IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 or equivalent. It is a requirement of the external body linked to Graduate Practitioner status that all applicants must have a Grade C/4 in Maths and English or equivalent in order to graduate from this course
A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

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Tuition Fee

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International

17325 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17325 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time: £1,540 per 20 credits

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Preston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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