Course summary

This BA honours degree in Child and Family Studies is a five-year part-time programme and is designed for those who work or volunteer with children, young people, and families, and who are keen to develop their professional practice through further study. Your ongoing professional work experience is a key element to your learning experience and development. The theoretical content of each module will enable you to understand and explain your practice at a deeper level. Throughout the degree, you’ll develop an understanding of theoretical perspectives and professional practice in relation to your current role. This includes study of:

• child development

• child and family welfare

• safeguarding

• multi-agency working

• social policy development

• leadership and management

• latest research methods