Overview

As part of this Working with Children, Young People and Families (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you'll:

Develop the skills and knowledge to support and safeguard vulnerable children and young people

Mix academic study with work related learning to gain practical skills and experience to support you in accessing a rewarding career

Hone your communication and therapeutic skills in a safe, controlled environment and reflect on your learning

Equip yourself with a broad knowledge of topics ranging from child development to domestic violence and serious case reviews

Learn about the different policies and frameworks underpinning practice in children, young people and family contexts, including child in need, family support and safeguarding

Dive into psychological, sociological and trauma informed theories and approaches

Study current and relevant issues that frequently make headline news, such as child poverty, mental health and intimate partner violence

Career opportunities:

Equipped with a sound knowledge of current youth and family policies and working environments, you'll graduate with a huge variety of careers to look forward to. You'll be primed to pursue job opportunities in a broad sphere of settings, including local authorities, third sector agencies, schools, social care and support providers, the NHS and the police service. You could excel in roles such as:

Family liaison worker

Learning mentor

Youth offending worker

Housing practitioner

Family support worker

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Professional and Academic Skills

Politics of Everyday Life

Working Positively: Children and Families

Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan

Social Justice and Inequality

Engaging and Communicating

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Childhood Studies View 190 other Bachelors in Social Work 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points required.

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate: 104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

DBS Check: Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

≈ 16840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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