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Working with Children, Young People and Families at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary

  • Explore topics such as; child safeguarding, parenting, child development and refugee support.
  • Gain the skills to drive social change and empower the people you work with within interprofessional contexts.
  • Develop your professional skills across 400 hours of placement experience.
  • Share learning experiences with other students through reflective discussions.
  • Boost your employability by enhancing your research skills and digital capabilities.
On our FdA you’ll be part of a nurturing learning community, exploring contemporary topics in working with children, young people and families. You’ll develop your skills by gaining real-world experience on placement, as well as through opportunities to volunteer abroad working with partner organisations in the international community. For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Social-work/FdA-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families/Full-time


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
LX53
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Social-work/FdA-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families/Full-time

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Other

Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Social-work/FdA-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families/Full-time


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Undergraduate home tuition fees for 2026/27 are not yet confirmed. Please check our website for further details. Our tuition fee for UK students in 2025/26 is: • £9,535 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year) • Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £9,535 per year Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2026/27: • £18,000 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year) • Some health courses: £20,000 per year (includes £2,000 placement supplement) Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Working with Children, Young People and Families at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS