BA Working with Children, Young People and Families
About this course
BA (Hons) Social Work, focused on working with children, young people, and families. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. Placements take place in each year of the programme, and optional modules allow students to tailor their studies. A final-year research project is completed alongside professional placement experience.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority prior to enrolling on this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 104 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BCC (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 104 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: Merit overall All subjects accepted 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: 104 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 104 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 104 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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 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 £6,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham City University do next?
85% 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 at Birmingham City University?
90% 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 at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham City University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.