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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L590

Working with Children, Families and Communities

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Anglia Ruskin University, the BA (Hons) Working with Children, Families and Communities provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Chelmsford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain real-world experience and learn how to support children's mental health and wellbeing on our Working with Children, Families and Communities degree in Chelmsford. During your studies you’ll unpick issues of social justice, inclusion, diversity, and equality and understand how to support a diverse range of people. You’ll develop your ability to critically reflect on experiences, as well as a broad and balanced societal view supported by theoretical knowledge and research evidence. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Wellbeing
Social Justice and Inclusive Practice
Family Systems and Dynamics
Mental Health Support for Children
Community Engagement and Partnership Working
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:L590
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,500£35,000£36,000
3 years£23,000£30,500£34,500
5 years£25,500£34,500£41,000

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Working with Children, Families and Communities as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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