Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) with foundation year
University of Bradford
Understand the social context of health, care and support services. Develop evidence-based thinking and communication skills for work with communities, families and care organisations.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Values and EthicsDegree stage: First year
Transition and Development in Children and Young PeopleDegree stage: First year
Ideology, Politics and Social PolicyDegree stage: First year
Research in PracticeDegree stage: Second year
Working with Children in Educational ContextsDegree stage: Second year
Working Together to Safeguard ChildrenDegree stage: Second year
Placement YearDegree stage: Fourth year
Service Users' and Carers' Perspectives in Social Work and Social CareDegree stage: Final year (option)
Childcare LawDegree stage: Final year
Final Year ProjectDegree stage: Final year
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Compare two explanations of a social inequality and design interview questions to study it ethically.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Health and social careCommunitiesEvidence and practice
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Family support worker
Related career
Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000
How to get there: Professional status requires an NYA-recognised youth-work qualification or suitable postgraduate route, experience with young people and required checks. Youth-support routes are distinct.
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete an approved social work qualification and register with Social Work England (or the regulator for the UK nation of practice); this course alone is not a qualifying social work degree.
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£47,632
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2313: secondary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Complete subject-appropriate teacher training leading to QTS for England, with required subject knowledge, placements and safeguarding checks; this course alone does not award QTS.
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Supports the learning and development of young children.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000
How to get there: Requires an approved early years teacher training route leading to EYTS in England, appropriate entry qualifications and supervised placements; this degree is not assumed to award EYTS.
Plan learning, teach the primary curriculum and support pupil development.
Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£45,939
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2314: primary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Complete subject-appropriate teacher training leading to QTS for England, with required subject knowledge, placements and safeguarding checks; this course alone does not award QTS.
Help people plan education, training and employment choices.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build supervised guidance experience and complete an appropriate career-guidance qualification for professional roles; check Career Development Institute register requirements.
Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Leads an early-years setting, staff and quality of care.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Requires substantial relevant practice and management experience, appropriate sector qualifications, safeguarding checks and service-registration requirements; the degree is not automatic manager approval.
Supports teachers and pupils with classroom learning.
Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£26,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Organises inclusive play and supports children’s safe exploration.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£24,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Further recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client hours and professional membership/registration requirements apply; this course does not independently qualify a counsellor.
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Complete the applicable Professional Qualification in Probation route, meeting prior knowledge, training, supervised practice and vetting requirements.
Manages tenancies and supports residents of social housing.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Helps people understand and claim financial support and benefits.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject/industry experience and teaching or training design skills; employers may require an appropriate teaching/training qualification and safeguarding checks.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
