Working with Children, Young People and Families

Gain the skills you need for a career working with children and families in this three-year, full-time BA (Hons) programme.

Youll develop a firm understanding of policy and legislative issues, and get the hands-on practical experience you need to be an effective practitioner.

Youll study topics such as:

• legislation relating to education, child protection and health
• roles and responsibilities of agencies
• multi-agency working
• communicating with children through play, art, and role play

The programme gives you the opportunity to explore different aspects of working with children and families, in a variety of environments. Upon graduation, youll be able to pursue careers in areas such as family support, community development, education, and mentorship.

You may choose to pursue further study after graduation, such as the MA in Social Work, giving you the qualification you need to be a social worker.

This degree also gives students the option to incorporate the Level 3 Diploma for The Children and Young Person's Workforce qualification as part of one of the option modules. This qualification is the Ofsted recognised, required qualification for many areas of the children and young people's workforce and is often a prerequisite for those making application to work in this sector.

English language

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be admitted onto any of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Alternatively, you can study a pre-sessional English language course with us here in Bradford.

The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) on the IELTS or on the university's own entry test the BASALT.

However, if you require a Student Visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University standard requirements. For details of each programme's English language requirement please see the individual course pages.

Listed below are the tests we accept which are available internationally.

Full-time applications

Applications for full-time undergraduate courses must be submitted via UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Full instructions can be found on the UCAS website. Your school or college can also help you with the process.

If you are not currently at school or college or require further information, you can contact UCAS on 0371 468 0468, or via their social media channels. 

The UCAS code for the University of Bradford is B56 and you can browse all our courses on the UCAS website.

Part-time applications

Applications for part-time undergraduate courses must be submitted online, directly to the University of Bradford.