About the course

Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, families and communities, on a course that equips you to have an impact locally, nationally and globally.

　　This course combines practical experience and research-informed theory to provide you with a thorough, current understanding of the needs of children and young people. You explore child development and child welfare as well as social policies and legislative frameworks. This includes the right to equal access to services and life opportunities regardless of social difference.

　　In your second and third years, you can choose from a range of optional units in areas such as mental health, disability and youth violence. In your final year, you also undertake an independent research project, supported by our Social Sciences team, all of whom are actively involved in research themselves.

　　Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need for a career working with children, young people and families Learn from staff with professional practice experience in youth work, counselling, teaching and working with looked-after children Study with academics who have research expertise in areas such as child protection, alternative education and school exclusion, mentoring and coaching, safeguarding, and sexual exploitation Benefit from opportunities offered by the University of Bedfordshire’s new Health & Social Care Academy, run in partnership with local councils and NHS Trusts, to recruit, train and develop health and social care workers Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£43,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (October), 2024	Bedford
Semester 1 (October), 2025	Bedford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Tariff Points

　　At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes

　　At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma

　　A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

　　Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

　　To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes, and have the required English language qualification.

　　IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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