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BA Working with Children and Families

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L590
Typical offer
A-level CCD, UCAS 88

Entry requirements

88 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCD to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/D in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CD - CC at A Level to exclude General Studies. BTEC: Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 88 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. ( ).

About this course

BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship. The course is endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association. Modules cover youth justice, outdoor learning, and family-centred practice, with a community-based Major Project in the final year.

Modules

  • Employability Skills for Professional Practice
  • Supporting Children, Young People, and Families Through Crisis
  • Skills for Communication, Counselling, Engagement, and Transition
  • Creativity and Social Pedagogy Approaches
  • Family Centred Principles and Practice
  • Digital Skills and GenAI
  • Professional Learning Practice
  • Positive Youth Justice
  • Play, Games, Adventure, and Outdoor Learning
  • Leadership and Inter Professional Practice
  • Consultation and Community Participation
  • Major Project
  • Social Pedagogy in Professional Practice