BA Working with Children, Young People and Families
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 20%
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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 92%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 25%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham Newman University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £28,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham Newman 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 at Birmingham Newman University?
93% 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 Newman University?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham Newman University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.