Working with Children and Families BA (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The community, children and families are at the heart of this course, which offers an excellent grounding to prepare for a range of roles within the children’s workforce.
Students will: • spend an extended time in placements which are relevant to the sector. • gain an excellent understanding of issues relating to children, young people and families and their holistic development and needs. • draw on a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy, education, public health and human rights • investigate the changing dynamics within childhood, families and communities • become critically informed graduates with transferrable skills for employment
• Study topics which are contemporary and directly related to children, young people, families and community. • Experience extended placements within the children’s workforce • Engage in research whilst out on placement whilst being guided by experienced practitioners • Use your current relevant employment as your placement or seek exciting new experiences • Receive support from an experienced staff team and academic tutorial system
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Working with Children and Families BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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)
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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