Working with Children, Young People and Families (top up)
Entry requirements
You need one from • Foundation Degree Working with Children, Young People and Families from Sheffield Hallam University • foundation degree in a relevant discipline or 240 credits in health or social care related studies You also need at least 400 hours of relevant experience of working with children, young people or families in a paid, voluntary or caring capacity, and a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution. We will assess your previous qualification to confirm its comparability and suitability for entry to this course.
About this course
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**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.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
**Important notice:** The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.
**Compulsory modules**
Advanced Safeguarding
Dissertation Children, Young People And Families
Management And Leadership In Practice
Strength Based Approaches With Children Young People And Families
Supporting Families With Multiple And Complex Needs
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Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
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Sheffield Hallam University
College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences
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