Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)

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Develop your knowledge and understanding of the lives and experiences of children, young people and their families through academic study and work-based learning with the University of Northampton’s ‘Working with children, young people and families’ BA degree. Driven by values of inclusion, empowerment and social justice, this exciting degree supports your academic and professional development to enhance your skills and career prospects so that you can make a positive impact for children, young people and families. You will explore a range of topics and key issues, including poverty, mental health, youth offending, safeguarding and anti-discriminatory practice.

This degree will help you to navigate a breadth of theoretical, practical and social issues that challenge and support ever-transforming services for children, young people and families. The Government agenda has seen the need for more integrated and responsive services that includes emotional and mental health support for children and young people; practice that works to support families holistically; play-work; behaviour support and youth justice.

The University of Northampton is proud to be recognised for its excellence.

The University of Northampton is a top 10 institution for Childhood and Youth Studies in the Complete University Guide league tables for 2024.

21st for Satisfied with Teaching for Education –The Guardian University Guide 2025 (Education League Table)

Entry Requirements

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• In addition to general entry requirements, applicants for the University of Northampton are normally expected to hold English and Mathematics equivalent to a GCSE grade C/4.

  We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We will require that you undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and ask that you demonstrate your commitment to working with children and young people, through voluntary work or similar.

• Admission to Working with Children, Young People and Families (Hons) Integrated Foundation Year is normally:

  • DEE at A Level or,
  • MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (D or E) at T Level.

  We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

  However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.

• All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.