BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner)
About this course
BA (Hons) Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner), an undergraduate education and childhood studies degree focusing on practice within schools, communities, and families. The course includes a compulsory foundation year designed for students who need additional qualifications before progressing to degree-level study. The curriculum is structured around four foundational modules. Students begin with Study skills and Digital Literacy to build academic confidence, alongside Understanding Individuals, Families and Communities. Further study includes Working with Individuals, Families and Communities and Asset-based Community Development, which covers community-led projects.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 or flexibility for work experience BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 or equivalent. It is a requirement of the external body linked to Graduate Practitioner status that all applicants must have a Grade C/4 in English or equivalent in order to graduate from this course
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 65%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 90%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study skills and Digital Literacy
- Understanding Individuals, Families and Communities
- Working with Individuals, Families and Communities
- Asset-based Community Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.