Working with Children, Young People and Families (top up) BA (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course summary

• Progress from a relevant foundation degree to a BA honours degree.
• Gain hands-on and academic knowledge that employers are looking for.
• Learn in an environment that encourages a positive student experience.
• Become equipped to work as part of an integrated workforce.

Prepare to work alongside a diverse range of professionals – including social workers, teachers, health visitors, psychologists, and many other health, education and social care professionals. Alternatively, progress on to a postgraduate degree – such as an MA in Social Work or a PGCE in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course has a strong focus on links between academic learning, practice and research. We’ll encourage you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the services, systems, policies and work practices that relate to children, young people and families.

You learn through

• group work
• presentations
• case studies
• role play
• debates
• essays and reports
• critical reflection and review
• reflective learning accounts
• self-assessment and action planning

Applied learning

Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses – meaning you are given the opportunity to put your studies into practice.

You will be taught by professionals who are active in their field – so you will get industry-focused knowledge of your subject. Modules are designed to help you not only apply theory to practice, but also to develop critical and ethical approaches to your practice in order to become a life-long, competent professional. You will gain real-world skills through workshops and live projects, often getting the opportunity to work with local partners.

Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• educational settings
• social care and health settings
• public, private and third sector roles supporting children and young people
• family support and early intervention
• community development and outreach

Or you could progress on to further postgraduate study in a range of related areas – such as the MA Social Work.

Equipment and facilities

We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.