Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with children, young people and families. The foundation year provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering topics such as child development, education psychology, and working with diverse populations. Students will gain practical experience through placements and projects, preparing them for a career in this rewarding and challenging sector. Our strong industry connections offer exciting opportunities for work experience and networking.

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The course is taught by experienced professionals with expertise in the field, ensuring that students receive up-to-date and practical teaching. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham provides access to a wide range of placement opportunities, enabling students to gain valuable experience in diverse settings. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as early years education, special educational needs, and playwork.

Discover the Path to a Rewarding Career in Children's Education at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is renowned for its excellence in education and offers a supportive learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Our strong industry connections provide students with exciting opportunities for work experience and networking, setting them up for success in their future careers. The university's commitment to social mobility and inclusivity ensures that students from all backgrounds have access to high-quality education.

By studying a foundation year in either Society, Childhood, and Education, your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialize further in your next year €“ which would be the first year of a full degree program. You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses and not just one particular BSc or BA degree. So although you are studying a BA or BSc in a specific course €“ BA Working with Children, Young People and Families €“ the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you dont end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year.

72 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level