Working with Children, Families and Communities BA (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Working with Children, Families and Communities BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Work at Anglia Ruskin University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Work.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Social Work
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Work at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £26000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £29500 - £33500 | £15500 - £30000 | £18500 - £35000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Social Work
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30014 | £24882 | £27670 |
25-75 percentile range | £26322 - £32477 | £17078 - £30541 | £18866 - £34301 |
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Course Description
Gain real-world experience and learn how to support children's mental health and wellbeing on our Working with Children, Families and Communities degree in Chelmsford.
During your studies you’ll unpick issues of social justice, inclusion, diversity, and equality and understand how to support a diverse range of people. You’ll develop your ability to critically reflect on experiences, as well as a broad and balanced societal view supported by theoretical knowledge and research evidence.
The Government’s aspiration is for different services to work together in a more integrated way to support children, young people and their families. Numerous services, from education to social care, can play a part in doing this – and our course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in these areas.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Working with Children, Families and Communities BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University
75% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
88 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). We welcome applicants with BTEC or Access to HE qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Work
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Qualification requirements
88 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). We welcome applicants with BTEC or Access to HE qualifications. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths (or Level 2 equivalents). If English is not your first language you’ll be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. If academic qualifications requirements are not met, prior experience may be considered.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation Law
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Law
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Working with Children, Families and Communities BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Anglia Ruskin University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Anglia Ruskin University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #5
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #32
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 20 university rankings of Anglia Ruskin University
About Anglia Ruskin University
Founded in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is located in Cambridge, England, just a 15-minute walk from the City Centre. This university offers an extensive catalogue of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, as well as 8 student housing options at distinct price points. Cambridge is famous for being a student city, and those at ARU can benefit from that by mixing with those students working at the numerous universities throughout the city.
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Student composition of Anglia Ruskin University
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Total number of students enrolled at Anglia Ruskin University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 23010
- postgraduates:
- 5190
- Total:
- 28200
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Working With Children and Families BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | 27% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £12600 | 97 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £18628 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | Leeds Trinity University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12000 | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families (with placement year) BA (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £18628 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9250 | £15400 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year in Education and Childhood BA (Hons) | Leeds Trinity University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023