Overview

The Integrated Working with Children and Families (Hons) Top-up Degree programme at University of Worcester has flexible learning options to suit working students, so you can stay in employment while you study. You can study full-time time over a year or part-time over 2 years. There are options to study on our Flexible and Distributed Learning (FDL) route (online study with attendance at the University one Saturday per month), at Halesowen College (evenings) or at Herefordshire and Ludlow College. There is also an option to study the FDL route with monthly Saturday attendance at Iron Mill College, Exeter. This last option is available for one year only from September 2024.

At Worcester, we take a multi-disciplinary approach, which allows you to develop your expertise from a range of different perspectives, whilst fostering respect for children, their families, and other professional roles – essential components for an integrated children's service.

Key features

Ideal for experienced practitioners, or those with a relevant qualification (i.e. HND or Foundation Degree), from across the children's workforce, who wish to enhance skills and expertise with a view to career development

Covers a wide range of disciplines; previous students have progressed to teaching (primary, secondary, special, FE/HE), social work, management, family support, play therapy, occupational therapy, charity and project work and many more interesting roles

Flexible study options, including full and part-time options, and an online route that blends distance learning with face-to-face contact (one Saturday per month) via our Flexible & Distributed Learning pathway.

To find about Summer Schools abroad, please contact the course team.

Where could it take you?

EmployabilityIntegrated Working with Children and Families graduates should have extensive knowledge of the education and care of children from birth to 19 years, giving a foundation for a range of careers working with children, families and other professional disciplines, including teaching, social work, health services and children's charities.Some examples of what past students are doing now:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Early Years / Children’s Centre manager

Family support worker (in Social Services Dept. and in hospitals/ hospice)

Project workers: homeless youth services, refugee families, young carers

College placement officer

Play development officer

Inclusion mentor

Case worker for children not in education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Professional Practice and Inquiry

Advanced Practice in Holistic Development

Integrated Support for Children and Families: policy, practice and leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work 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

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76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Foundation Degree, HND, Dip HE or equivalent in Early Childhood Studies, Learning Support, Health and Social Care, Birth and Beyond, CAMHS or a related subject.

GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English as course entry requirements are desirable but students are reminded that their employment sector may require these qualifications. The University offers equivalency tests to support applicants in meeting this requirement as a course entry.
Experience working with children, young people and/ or families.
A good reference.
We encourage applications from candidates who can provide evidence of their ability to work at Level 6 and substantial experience working with children and families.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17200 GBP / year

≈ 17200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time UK and EU: £1,190.83 per 15 credit module

Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Programme Structure

Key information

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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