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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: LX53

Working with Children, Young People and Families

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
74%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary - Explore topics such as; child safeguarding, parenting, child development and refugee support. - Gain the skills to drive social change and empower the people you work with within interprofessional contexts. - Develop your professional skills across 400 hours of placement experience. 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 74% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Safeguarding
Supporting Families and Parenting
Social Work Practice and Values
Vulnerable Children and Young People
Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods and Digital Literacy
Placement and Experiential Learning
UCAS Code:LX53
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£19,580

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home students Home students Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2026/27 is £9,790 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. If a placement is undertaken this will cost an additional £250. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent y

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,500£26,500£28,500
5 years£22,500£29,000£31,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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
74%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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