About the course

This exciting new degree is for anyone keen to work in family and parenting support, health promotion, childcare and community work. It features a work placement in a family and child setting.Prepare for a fulfilling career in roles such as family support worker or community health worker.Gain invaluable skills and knowledge to support children and families to make their lives better.Conduct meaningful research into some of the most pressing issues facing children, families and society today.Engage with our enthusiastic and highly experienced teaching team who are dedicated to your success.Build a strong platform for further postgraduate study if you wish to specialise in a profession like nursing, social work or teaching.Our BSc (Hons) Child and Family Health and Wellbeing is your stepping stone to a role where you can make a positive difference every working day. You’ll be part of a new generation of dedicated, creative and highly capable professionals supporting children, families and their wider communities.

　　This course will broaden your career scope at a time when exciting new roles are emerging in education, health, social care, community and voluntary settings. You’ll be ideally prepared for careers in:

　　Family Support

　　Health Promotion

　　Health Work in Schools

　　Community Work

　　Family Centres

　　Parenting Support

　　Childcare Teams

　　Targeted work with vulnerable families

　　You could also continue your studies to postgraduate level if you would like to specialise further. For example, you could consider one of our postgraduate courses in Nursing or our MA Social Work. If your interest lies in teaching, there are opportunities to progress to a PGCE too. 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£44,700

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Derby
Autumn (September), 2025	Derby

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Derby

UCAS points 112 (up to 16 from AS-levels).GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification.IELTS 6.5 (with 5.5 in each skills area).Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits: 45 at level 3 with a minimum of Dist: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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

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