Working with Children, Young People and Families FdA
Sheffield Hallam University
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.0)

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

location-pin
Location

Main Site

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-24

time
Duration

2 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full time

Start date

SEP-24

Duration

2 Years

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


Social Work
SELECTED

Education
SELECT

Nursing
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


UCAS Tariff
SELECTED

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

GCSE/National 4/National 5
SELECT

Location

Select student location


England
SELECTED

Scotland
SELECT

Wales
SELECT

Northern Ireland
SELECT

Channel Islands
SELECT

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary**- Gain key skills and knowledge to work with young people and their families.- Learn directly from 400 hours of valuable placement experience.- Study alongside others on a supportive, collaborative course, with no exams.- Current opportunities to work abroad (on an organised placement or as a volunteer with European refugee support groups) – with the possibility of funding through the Turing ...Read more


Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.


Course summary

- Gain key skills and knowledge to work with young people and their families.- Learn directly from 400 hours of valuable placement experience.- Study alongside others on a supportive, collaborative course, with no exams.- Current opportunities to work abroad (on an organised placement or as a volunteer with European refugee support groups) – with the possibility of funding through the Turing SchemeOn this course you will develop an excellent grounding for further studies or to work with children, young people and families. You will focus on important contemporary topics such as child safeguarding and child and adolescent development and parenting – alongside interdisciplinary-focused modules and work placements. You will graduate with a diverse range of skills that make a real difference.


How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course provides high-quality work placements alongside enriching and enjoyable teaching sessions. We are a team of supportive and dedicated professionals from a range of relevant backgrounds. The modules are designed to introduce and develop your confidence and understanding of the principles and skills you will need to work with children, young people and families. Alongside university teaching sessions, you will learn from two x 200 hour placements of work-based learning experience. You learn through- workshop-style sessions from current practitioners and experts- case studies, presentations and assignments- placements in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings- one-to-one support from an academic adviser- on-placement learning support- technology designed to enhance your learning experience


Applied learning

Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses – meaning you are given the opportunity to put your studies into practice. You will be taught by professionals who are active in their field, so you'll get cutting-edge, practice-focused knowledge of your subject. You will gain real-world skills and insights through placements, workshops and a range of development opportunities.Work-based learning is embedded into both years of the course, so you will develop your workplace skills and confidence alongside building a solid knowledge and understanding of your subject. These will help you to build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity and curiosity as a developing professional. This will take place in different practice learning environments, reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. In-class knowledge and theory will help prepare you for practice-learning experiences on placement. You will also bring your practice-learning experiences into the classroom to reflect and explore more fully. Modules are designed to help you not only apply theory to practice, but also to develop critical and ethical approaches to your practice in order to become life-long, competent professionals.

Key stats

Social Work
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd
Childhood and Youth Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

This must include at least 24 points from an A level or equivalent BTEC National qualification. For example:CC at A LevelMPP in BTEC Extended DiplomaPass with D or E from a T level qualification with extra from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in social science, health studies, health science, nursing or another relevant course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.Other equivalent qualifications are considered individually.

GCSEs inEnglish Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalentsGCSE English equivalentsLevel 2 LiteracyLevel 2 Key Skills

Popular A-level subjects

Childhood and Youth Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
37%
Sociology
35%
English Language
23%
English Literature
16%
General Studies
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,655 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,655 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

UCAS/IDP Connect

Uni info

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest modern universities in the UK....

Student rating
( 4.0) View reviews
CUG ranking
63rd
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
Thinking of studying in Sheffield?

Check out our

Sheffield city guide

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate