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Working with Children, Young People and Families (top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. (This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email [email protected] to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.) Course Summary

  • Expand your foundation degree knowledge to support children, young people and families in a range of professional settings.
  • Study strength-based approaches and develop skills to work with families with multiple and complex needs.
  • Enhance your inter-professional collaboration skills for roles in diverse contexts.
  • Share learning experiences with other students through reflective discussions.
  • Develop your research, digital and employability skills further.
On our one-year full-time BA (Hons) top-up degree you will build on the knowledge you’ve gained from a relevant foundation degree, graduating with a full degree and increasing your level of employability. You’ll explore key contemporary topics while further developing your skills; preparing to drive social change and empowerment for the children, young people and families you’ll be working with. How You Learn At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. On this course we promote both active and independent study. You’ll deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding of inter-agency collaboration. You will be ready for roles in a variety of professional contexts and diverse group work settings. We’re a team of supportive, dedicated professionals from a range of relevant backgrounds. The modules are designed to further develop your understanding of the principles, skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with children, young people and families. You’ll experience a blended approach to learning and teaching, both on campus and online; which mirrors how you’ll work in practice. Course topics Our BA Working with Children, Young People and Families course is compliant with the Hallam Model; embedding a person centred approach to your professional knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice. You’ll explore a range of topics, for example; strength-based approaches to safeguarding, how to support families with multiple and complex needs, and continue to develop professional competence. The course uses inclusive approaches to learning and teaching which value diversity. You’ll use real-world examples and learn from practitioners and people with lived experience. You’ll also further develop your creative research and enquiry skills while exploring the high-quality research undertaken at Hallam and beyond. You’ll have opportunities to develop your abilities in identifying and using evidence, using methods that enhance your critical reasoning and reflection skills. Applied learning Field trips Field trips are an important way to support our approach to applied learning, helping you understand the wider context of your learning and providing an insight into working practice. We endeavour to provide opportunities for these both locally and globally to develop your confidence, competence and understanding of the sector. As a department we value the importance of learning from diverse experiences – broadening your professional understanding and becoming a culturally competent practitioner. Through access to the Turing Grant Scheme we have a range of active partnerships across Africa, Europe and India, facilitating volunteering visits to community development or refugee agencies.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Final Year Compulsory Modules Becoming A Cypf Practitioner | Coursework (100%) Creative Research Skills Cypf | Coursework (100%) Safeguarding Cypf Through A Strength Based Lens | Coursework (100%) Supporting Families With Multiple And Complex Needs | Coursework (100%)

Assessment method

Coursework

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
2W6Q
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

You need one from: Foundation Degree Working with Children, Young People and Families from Sheffield Hallam University OR a foundation degree in a relevant discipline or 240 credits in health or social care related studies. We will assess your previous qualification to confirm its comparability and suitability for entry to this course. You also need at least 400 hours of relevant experience of working with children, young people or families in a paid, voluntary or caring capacity, and a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Social-work/BA-Honours-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families-1-year-topup/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Other

Care experience: Before you apply for health courses, we require you to have gained some practical experience relating to your subject area. Download our applicant experience guidelines for information about the kinds of experience we expect you to have and the best places to gain it. Evidence of the experience gained, understanding of the profession and a genuine, reasoned commitment to studying a professional course must be explicit in your personal statement to be selected for interview.

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 a recognised equivalent.

If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Social-work/BA-Honours-Working-with-Children-Young-People-and-Families-1-year-topup/Full-time/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

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

Working with Children, Young People and Families (top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS