Working with Children, Young People and Families (top-up) - NTU in Mansfield BA (Hons)

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L533

Campuses

NTU in Mansfield

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Working with Children, Young People and Families (top-up) - NTU in Mansfield BA (Hons)

About

Introduction:

The Working with Children, Young People and Families (Level 6) course is designed for you if you are an FdA graduate and want to top up your qualification to BA honours degree level.

If you're planning a future improving the lives of families, young people and children, you'll gain the tools you need to make a difference to those in need of support.

Taught at NTU in Mansfield, this course links academic learning with hands-on research and practice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll cover a range of contemporary issues from an organisational and leadership perspective.

This additional year of study will further develop your knowledge and skills of work practices related to children, young people and families, opening up rewarding career opportunities in the sector, as well as options for further study.

Visiting us is the perfect way to see what makes life and learning at NTU in Mansfield special. Book your place on an upcoming site tour to experience some of our teaching and learning spaces.

Top up your sector-related FdA, to BA honours degree level on this one-year course.
On completing this degree you’ll be well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the sector or go on to further study.
Strong links to vocational practice and improving the lives of the children, young people and families.
NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This course is not suitable for tier 4 visa applicants.

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.

Career

Careers and employability

Your future career

With a BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families qualification, there’s a wide range of careers that you could follow, including:

Youth Development Leader
Youth Support Worker
Children’s Engagement and Participation Leader
Family Support Worker
Project Support Officer
Women’s Support Worker
Community Link Worker.

You may want to consider further study options to gain professional qualifications at Masters level for example MA Social Work, MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice or MA Career Guidance and Leadership.

Careers Team

At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.