BA Child and Family Studies (no longer recruiting)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• 3 A levels or equivalent (e.g. Level 3 CACHE in Childcare)
• A FdA, DipHE or equivalent qualification in Child and Family Studies or a similar discipline
• Access to placement or work in a teaching and learning context – minimum of 60 hours a year

Programme specification

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The BA in Child and Family Studies is firmly rooted in applied professional practice. It combines scholarly activities with learning through reflection on experience in working environments. The course develops knowledge and skills in supporting children, their parents and families in a range of contexts. As students progress each year, there are increased opportunities to study optional modules and topics which complement their developing interests and career aspirations.

The BA in Child and Family Studies is a part-time programme for those working or volunteering in supporting children and families in varies community-based, residential and specialist contexts.

The programme runs for one early afternoon or evening per week and can be completed in five years. The course is aimed at those supporting children and families who wish to develop their understanding and expertise and thereby enhance their career opportunities.

The BA combines the development of specialist knowledge through optional modules (for example mental health, children looked after, young people and adolescents, and working with people through personal change and crises). The BA is structured synoptically to avoid duplication of content across modules, and with the aim of providing students with a coherent holistic and understanding of the child and family discipline. This coherent and holistic understanding is achieved through studying core modules on developing academic skills through the application of perspectives on the sociology of the family, social policy as it relates to welfare and families, child development and psychological perspectives, research methods and evidence informed reasoning, and a strong continued emphasis on reflective and reflexive professional practice. The dissertation offers the opportunity to research a particular area of interest.

The degree’s subject specialist content is provided online and asynchronously. Students engage with a range of distinct topic-focussed learning objects online, prior to attending their weekly seminar classes. The weekly seminars promote student accountability for their weekly self-directed study of the topic. The seminars also provide opportunities for student and peer support to clarify online academic content. The seminars also promote discussion of ‘real world’ and professional application of theory into practice discussions.

Teaching is in relatively small groups, enabling students to actively engage in sessions and benefit from a supportive context. Members of the Lifelong Learning Centre staff team are dedicated to helping students with all aspects of their progress to make the most of their time at the University.

Year 1

(no longer recruiting)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC1369	An Introduction to Childhood and Child Development	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC1370	Children, Young People and Families, Policy Development	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC1435	Skills, Theoretical Perspectives and Practice in Children and Young People's Welfare	40	Not running in 202425

Year 2

(no longer recruiting)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC1080	Safeguarding Children - Family Support and Child Abuse	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC1411	Working With Others in Children's Services	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2251	Work based Professional Practice Project	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC2285	Working with Change, Conflict and Crisis with Children and Families	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2289	Adolescent and Middle Years Development	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2293	Violent and Sexually Offending Young People	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2303	Writing for Children and Young Adults	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2304	Counselling Skills for Professional Practice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Year 3

(no longer recruiting)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC2060	Child Welfare - Research, Policy and Practice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2284	Changing Children's Life Chances	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC2268	Introduction to Dyslexia	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2283	Young People, Families and Mental Health	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2290	Children Looked After and Their Experiences of The Care System	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC2285	Working with Change, Conflict and Crisis with Children and Families	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2289	Adolescent and Middle Years Development	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2291	Writing for Children and Young Adults	20	Not running in 202425
LLLC2293	Violent and Sexually Offending Young People	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2304	Counselling Skills for Professional Practice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Year 4

(no longer recruiting)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC3954	Leadership and Management in Work With Children and Families	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC3955	Advanced Work-Based Learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC3956	Child and Family Studies: Research Methods	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC3983	Creative Interventions in the City	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC3987	Contemporary Issues and Debates	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Year 5

(no longer recruiting)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module (capstone):

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC3957	Dissertation for Child and Family Studies	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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