About the course

You want to support and improve the lives of children, young people and their families. This top-up course is designed to develop your knowledge in child development, law, ethics, safeguarding and the debate around the contemporary issues of challenges for children.

　　The knowledge and skills you'll develop will boost your qualifications to degree level and start you on the career path to becoming a leader in your community and making a difference in people’s lives.

　　Learn from industry-expert tutors alongside lectures, seminars, interactive quizzes, creative work, field trips, case studies and more, giving you the skills you need to go into your chosen field. Practical work experience will integrate theoretical understanding into real-life scenarios.

　　You’ll complete additional qualifications during your studies, including a Safeguarding Certificate, helping to boost your employability. You'll benefit from our strong links with the local community and employers, this degree is rooted in real-world practice.

　　You will work with children and families in a variety of settings including early years education, social care, sport and community, and the criminal justice system. Due to the wide range of progression routes and options upon graduation, we’ve created a bespoke module where you can review and plan your career options. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£13,575

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Carlilse
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cumbria

Successful completion of a related foundation degree, HND or DipHE.

　　All places are offered subject to an applicant having a successful DBS check before commencing the course.

　　Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND.

　　GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

　　Applicants from courses based at institutions other than the University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied.

　　GCSE / IGCSE / O level English / IGCSE English as a first language- Grade C

　　IELTS- 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component)

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

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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