BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, grounded in the principles of working with children, young people, and families. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course includes a foundation year at level 3, with guaranteed progression to the first year of the degree on successful completion. Professional placements are a core component, enabling students to apply theory in practice settings within an interprofessional context.
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Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CDD (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) Accepted subjects: Education Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children's Care, Learning and Development; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 71%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Negotiated Studies
- Equality and the Child
- Policy and Politics
- Foundations of Child Development
- Preparing to Study in Higher Education
- Social Justice: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Effective Early Intervention
- Preparing for Placement
- Professional Placement
- Reflecting on Personal and Professional Development
- Preparing to Research
- Children and Young People’s Rights and Identities
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Empowering Youth and Communities through Social Pedagogy
- Contemporary Perspectives
- Introduction to Special Educational Needs
- Advocacy, Activism and Social Change
- Family-Centred Practice in Diverse Contexts
- Employability in Interdisciplinary Contexts
- Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing: Effective Support Skills for Children, Young People and Families
- Anti-Racist Practice
- Reflective Practice in an Interprofessional Context (Placement)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.