About the course

This course is aimed specifically for those wanting to work with children and/or families, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career across a range of associated work settings. It runs alongside our MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

　　The course provides a broad level of understanding relevant to areas such as early years, nursery worker or manager, family support worker or manager, child protection, and pastoral support roles in primary education.

　　You start by studying core areas, looking at the range of experiences children, young people and families may have, how professionals involved may be best placed to respond, effective and ethical practice, and the relevant theoretical frameworks that underpin practice. You can then follow your interests with a choice of optional units while building your research skills in preparation for your final research project.

　　Explore the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services

　　Build your evidence-based knowledge and skills and learn to apply them to changing childhood contexts

　　Explore the cultural and social constructions of childhood, youth and families, and the impact they have on children and young people’s everyday lives

　　Develop your understanding of children’s rights, the ideologies of welfare, the responsibilities for welfare, and their practical application

　　Challenge yourself by undertaking an independent research project in a subject area of interest

　　Learn from research-active academics who publish frequently, including books and articles in world-leading academic journals, and also feature regularly in local and national media

　　Duration: 15 Months 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: 15 Month(s)Fees: GB£18,250

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

Applicants should have a minimum 22 undergraduate degree

　　UKVI Academic 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

　　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 Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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