Overview

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

Key facts

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.

The programme 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 course draws on a range of subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy and social work.

By combining regular work placements with academic content, the course also integrates theory, policy and practice.

You will carry out observational visits and work-shadowing activities in a relevant setting. If you are not already working with children or young people, you’ll be expected to spend 12 days learning in a children’s services setting during your final year.

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom
Burnley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies View 141 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies 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.

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General requirements

96-112 points at A2

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Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: P (C+) - M

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 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 Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £1,630 per 20 credits (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

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