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BA Working with Children, Young People and Families

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Working with Children, Young People and Families
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
USOW4UFG-D001
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 83%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 74%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 25%

What graduates do next

Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 61%
  • Working and studying: 13%
  • Further study: 7%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 40%
  • Caring personal services: 15%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 88%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • London: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.

What do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford?

83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford?

The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.

Does BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at University of Bradford?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.