Leeds Beckett University
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Work at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Work.

Overall student satisfaction
60 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care

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
Median salary £23500 £19000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £29000 £13500 - £25500 £14500 - £27500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30014 £24882 £27670
25-75 percentile range £26322 - £32477 £17078 - £30541 £18866 - £34301

Course Description

This course gives you the expertise to work effectively with people of all ages. You’ll learn in a variety of settings, helping the people you support achieve their full potential.

Course Overview

  • Study with a clear focus on local contexts. As you progress, you’ll learn the skills to address national and global issues and discover how complex contemporary society is and the impact it has on us all.
  • Undertake role-play with trained actors as part of your training. They’ll take on the role of vulnerable people and you'll be able to learn from their video diaries and blogs.
  • Practice your skills in a safe, controlled environment and reflect on your learning
  • Gain real life, practical skills and have access to a rewarding career.

Find Out More

The social care sector is growing. It gives you employment opportunities working with children, young people and families.

You’ll be given the chance to undertake an international volunteering placement in your second and third years. Previous students have volunteered in India, South Africa, Finland and the US, working with people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.

You'll share modules with students from related courses. This helps you to learn about the different areas of social science. It also teaches you how specific environments and situations are handled.

On completion of your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer your course. This can be to either:

  • BA (Hons) Youth Work & Community Development (JNC)
  • BSc (Hons) Social Care, Justice & Recovery courses

There’s no need to repeat any modules if you do decide to transfer.

Why Study Working with Children, Young People and Families at Leeds Beckett University

  • Fantastic placement opportunities - enhance your expertise, build a network and grow your experience working with local services
  • Study abroad option - support communities beyond Leeds with study abroad opportunities throughout your degree
  • Practice in realistic environments - role-play with professional actors to develop your skills and practice
  • Access specialist facilities - including simulated sessions to support the development of your essential skills prior to real-world practice

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

50% Teaching Professionals
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
0% Administrative occupations
0% Sales occupations

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Working with Children, Young People and Families, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

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 Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #47 
    • #54 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #57 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 23 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University

About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
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