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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: WCF1

Working with Children and Families

East Lancashire UC
Accrington, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by East Lancashire UC, the FdA Working with Children and Families provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Accrington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This programme is ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. The programme will develop the knowledge and skills you need for a career across a range of professional areas, or for entry into further study. It has a number of distinguishing features including: an emphasis on interdisciplinary working; employability; internationalisation; research skills and social justice. Home/uk fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Family Systems and Dynamics
Health and Wellbeing in Children
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Professional Practice in Children's Services
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Interdisciplinary Working in Health and Social Care
UCAS Code:WCF1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£9,000

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

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UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

20%Working
45%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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