Working with Children, Young People and Families FdA
Nottingham Trent University
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Mansfield

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Mansfield

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Do you have a strong interest in supporting and working alongside children and their families? If so, this course could be for you. Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you will engage with a broad knowledge base concerned with children and society, which will open up a wide range of opportunities in education, social and health services, community work and other diverse support work.On completion of the foundation degree you will be eligible to top-up to a degree in various subjects such as BA Social ...Read more

Do you have a strong interest in supporting and working alongside children and their families? If so, this course could be for you. Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you will engage with a broad knowledge base concerned with children and society, which will open up a wide range of opportunities in education, social and health services, community work and other diverse support work.On completion of the foundation degree you will be eligible to top-up to a degree in various subjects such as BA Social Work, BA Youth Work or continue with a top-up in Working with Children, Young People and Families.

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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
What students say
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Mia
17 Jan 25

the campus is a safe enviroment..Read more

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Lauren
25 Jan 23

I was unsure on ever coming to university but I’m so glad I made the decision to come. All of the lecturers and staff give so much support and help you when struggling. I am on..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification.

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Extended Certificate and up to two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.

MPP from your BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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I was unsure on ever coming to university but I’m so glad I made the decision to come. All of the lecturers and staff give so much support and help you when struggling. I am on...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 5BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Mansfield  0.9 miles away
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