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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L591
Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-Up)
University of LancashirePreston, England
1 yearDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-Up) at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course Overview Our Children, Schools and Families (Top-Up) course builds on your existing experience in child-based education to help you develop a career working with children, young people and the services that support them. Why study with us - A great opportunity to top-up your foundation degree to get a full honours degree in Children, Schools and Families. - You’ll have the opportunity to follow the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (ECGPC) route alongside your top-up degree. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Childhood
Social Policy and Society
Child Development and Learning Theory
Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families
Educational Leadership and School Organisation
Multi-Agency Working and Safeguarding
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Early Intervention and Family Support Services
Reflective Practice and Graduate Practitioner Development
UCAS Code:L591
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,325
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,325
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 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
63%Working
3%Studying
13%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
48%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 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.
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About University of Lancashire
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