Study About Entry Fees Prospects How to apply What you'll study First year * Modules are subject to availability Core modules Developing Positive Relationships with Children, Young People and their Families Learning Across the Lifespan Skills for Academic Success in HE Aspects of Child and Family Health Introduction to Professional Practice Inclusion, Diversity and Rights Second year * Modules are subject to availability Second year modules include Research Methods and Methodology Promoting Health and Well-Being in Children and Young People Safeguarding and Promoting the Wellbeing of Children and Young People Continuing Professional Practice Final year * Modules are subject to availability Final year modules include Key Contemporary Issues in Working with Children, Young People and Families The Critical Practitioner Professional Practice and Partnership Working Leadership and Management in Children and Young People’s Services Dissertation Come to an open day Grab a prospectus Get in touch Admissions +44 (0)1482 466100 International Enquiries “Coming to Hull enabled me to learn something I am passionate about, work for some great organisations and volunteer for some brilliant causes.” Katie Hobson More about this course Working with children, young people and families involves examining and developing an understanding of the way that society is structured and how this impacts on the lives of individuals, families and their communities. We place a strong emphasis on your employability after graduation, so you’ll put your theory into practice through several work placements. You’ll develop skills and knowledge appropriate to multi-agency working in a range of health, education and social care professional practice placements. There is also an opportunity for students to study abroad for one semester in year 2, and spend time at one of our English-speaking, partner universities in countries renowned for high quality childcare, such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. You’ll be taught by staff who are experts in their field, and who have a reputation for pioneering innovative learning, in line with current practice. Many workshops, seminars and lectures are integrated through digital technology and mobile devices. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to study toward Forest School certification, which allows practitioners to lead children’s learning experiences in outdoor contexts, a much valued skill in the sector. We also offer certified training in Safeguarding and Portage, a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families. Teaching and Learning Scheduled Placement Independent First year 18% 6% 76% Second year 17% 12% 71% Final year 11% 11% 78% Assessment Written Practical Coursework First year 13% 17% 70% Second year 13% 87% Final year 11% 89% Our teaching staff Ally Dunhill Andrew G D Holmes Christine Smith Lizzie Ette Sharon Towse Dr Sharron Wilkinson Where you'll study Hull Campus Click to view directions on Google Maps Related courses Education Studies, Social Inclusion and Special Needs Social Enterprise and Creative Care Social Work Youth Work and Community Development Set yourself up for a rewarding career making a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and adults. Strong partnerships with hundreds of schools, colleges, community organisations and early years settings. Specialise in a particular age range and master advanced teaching methods taught by expert staff. A diverse range of routes into teaching includes undergraduate programmes that incorporate Qualified Teacher Status. Entry requirements 2019 Tariff points: 104 points. Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications UCAS has changed the way that qualifications earn points under the Tariff system. Please click here to work out your estimated points and to find out more about how the University of Hull considers qualifications. Applicants should also have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points. Access to HE Diploma: pass with merits in a minimum of 30 credits CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations shown above. Please contact the University’s Admissions Service for individual guidance. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check and confirmation that any health requirements have been met. At a glance For this course, you'll need... 104 UCAS points Points can be made up of a variety of qualifications. Calculate your points here. We welcome a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not be listed. Many of our courses offer a Foundation Year for applicants without the qualifications for direct entry on to the degree. If you have any questions about our entry requirements or the tariff, please contact admissions or call 01482 466100. International students If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements. Fees and funding Home/EU: £9,250 International: £14,000 Fees may be subject to permitted inflationary increases in future years. UK and EU students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course, and UK students can take out a maintenance loan of up to £8,700 to cover living costs. Substantial discounts are available for International students. More information on fees can be found in the Money section of the website. Scholarships If you have a low household income, we may be able to offer you a studenstship of £1,000 Get 120 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent, and you could receive a reward of £2,000 - £4,000 Visit our Scholarships page to find out more. Future Prospects The range of employment opportunities for graduates is increasingly varied and wide. This programme reflects the resulting high demand for well trained professional practitioners in children and young people’s services. Students may decide to focus on education, health, or social care support work, choosing professions in the private, voluntary, health, or maintained sector. Areas of employment graduates might typically enter include: Education Welfare Officer, Special School Teaching Assistant, Family Support Officer, Home Education Assistant, Hospital Nursery Leader, Social Worker, Local Authority Adviser, BBC Children’s TV Researcher, and Independent Support Practitioner to name a few. This programme also provides you with a solid foundation to continue further study or research. Opportunities include programmes such as a Master’s degree in Social Work or Community and Youth Work, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, or Graduate Teacher Programme.