Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Childhood and Youth Studies 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 | £21000 | £21500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £23500 | £15500 - £28000 | £17000 - £30500 |
All Health and Social Care courses of University of Derby
Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21429 | £18747 | £21015 |
25-75 percentile range | £17440 - £25832 | £13419 - £24171 | £14765 - £27520 |
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Course Description
On completing this course you’ll be part of a new generation of dedicated, creative and highly capable professionals supporting children, families and wider communities and making a positive difference every day.
Why choose this course
This is a highly vocational degree, so you will be treated as a professional worker in training. We help you meet demanding standards so that you can hit the ground running from day one in your career. This course is ideal for anyone interested in helping families and children to reach their potential. We will equip you with the skills, understanding and values you need to work in a broad range of settings delivering health, social and developmental work.
How will you learn
The focus is on applying your skills to practical scenarios. You will find yourself writing up home visit reports, devising family learning resources such as games, and harnessing music, dance or drama to help children express themselves creatively. With family support workers frequently on the frontline of tackling crucial public health concerns, you will also work on practical projects covering everything from healthy eating and exercise to children’s dental health.
Opportunities and experiences
In your final year, you undertake a placement working in health and wellbeing settings - this could be with a family support team, social work team, children’s centre, hospital, school or voluntary organisation. In the earlier stages of the course you are also encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work in relevant settings to prepare for your placement.
Careers and employability
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.
Did you know?
This course is also available with a Foundation Year.
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 Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) at University of Derby
35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
25% | Sales occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | 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 University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
Where is this programme taught
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