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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L59F

Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families course has at its heart a strong commitment to social justice and equalities. We will provide you with a range of teaching and learning experiences to build on your existing skills and motivation so that you can contribute to a changing society, particularly with services who work with, or for, vulnerable children, young people and their families. Foundation year The BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year course has been specifically designed to support your transition to degree-le... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills and Professional Development
Introduction to Child Development and Psychology
Social Justice
Equalities and Vulnerable Populations
Family Dynamics and Systemic Approaches
Safeguarding and Child Protection Principles
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Practice
Sociology of Childhood and Youth Studies
Research Methods and Critical Thinking
UCAS Code:L59F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

80 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CDD (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall.

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£18,500£24,000
5 years£16,000£21,500£27,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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
84%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

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£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Working with Children, Young People and Families with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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