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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in EducationUCAS: SCFS

Supporting Families and Communities

Barnsley College University Centre
Barnsley, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the FdEd Supporting Families and Communities at Barnsley College University Centre. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course is ideal for anyone who works supporting children in social, family, voluntary, charitable or youth services. It focuses on the skills and underpinning knowledge required in the children and families’ workforce. The topics are relevant to the implementation of governmental legislation, policies and strategies, including learning and social development, communication skills, team working strategies, interventions and health and welfare issues in the field of children’s services It will expand the understandings you have developed through your practice and previous experiences and... Home/uk fees are £6,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Supporting Families and Communities
Communication and Professional Practice
Legislation and Policy in Children's Services
Health
Welfare and Safeguarding
Intervention Strategies and Behaviour Management
Teamwork and Leadership in Children's Services
Research Methods and Professional Development
UCAS Code:SCFS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£6,995

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 — Barnsley College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£33,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Barnsley College University Centre

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