BA Working with Children and Families
About this course
BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families is an undergraduate degree focused on social pedagogy, family support and professional practice with young people and communities. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum includes a major project focused on community-based action. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Employability Skills for Professional Practice, Supporting Children, Young People, and Families Through Crisis, Skills for Communication, Counselling, Engagement, and Transition, and Creativity and Social Pedagogy Approaches. The second year examines practical application via Family Centred Principles and Practice, Digital Skills and GenAI, Professional Learning Practice, Positive Youth Justice, and Play, Games, Adventure, and Outdoor Learning. The final year involves advanced study and leadership through Leadership and Inter Professional Practice, Consultation and Community Participation, Major Project, and Social Pedagogy in Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
88 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCD to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/D in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CD - CC at A Level to exclude General Studies. BTEC: Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 88 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. ( ).
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 67%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 50%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Wales: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Employability Skills for Professional Practice
- Supporting Children, Young People, and Families Through Crisis
- Skills for Communication, Counselling, Engagement, and Transition
- Creativity and Social Pedagogy Approaches
- Family Centred Principles and Practice
- Digital Skills and GenAI
- Professional Learning Practice
- Positive Youth Justice
- Play, Games, Adventure, and Outdoor Learning
- Leadership and Inter Professional Practice
- Consultation and Community Participation
- Major Project
- Social Pedagogy in Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Working with Children and Families at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Working with Children and Families at University of South Wales do next?
90% 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 and Families at University of South Wales?
80% 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 and Families at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.