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

University of Bradford International College

Family dynamics, safeguarding and youth-work practice are woven through the BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year on the University of Bradford International College pathway. Communication and human-development awareness come first in the foundation stage, then child development, social policy and inclusion-focused approaches to wellbeing. AF Education helps England-resident home students with finance eligibility checks. We will not claim this award alone creates social-work or teacher registration, and DBS expectations should be confirmed with the college for your year.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
At the Bradford campus
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
University of Bradford International College
Partner pathway
OIEG

Who this course is for

This suits career changers aiming at social-care, education-support or community-service pathways with children and families, especially if you need an integrated foundation year. It is not by itself a social-work or teaching qualification.

Entry routes for mature students

The foundation year supports applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study. AF Education will confirm current entry evidence and any safeguarding checks the provider requires.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Typical full-time study with these providers is usually 1 to 2 campus days a week, around 2 to 4 hours per day, so many students work alongside their course. Timetables vary by course and campus — always confirm your timetable before you enrol. Weekday full-time study is listed for this Bradford International College title.

Career and progression

Modules support education-support, family-support and community roles; social-work or teaching registration needs separate professional programmes. AF Education does not guarantee jobs or DBS outcomes.

Course overview from University of Bradford International College

About BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year

The BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year sits on the University of Bradford International College pathway as a full-time weekday bachelor's for eligible UK students who need preparatory study before undergraduate work with children, young people, and families. The foundation year builds communication, research, and human-development awareness that support progression into the main degree stages.

Existing details then explore child development, family dynamics, safeguarding, social policy, and youth-work themes, combining theory with practice-oriented approaches to wellbeing and inclusion. That blend can suit career changers aiming at social-care, education-support, or community-service pathways, mature learners returning after time away from formal study, and applicants who prefer an integrated foundation rather than direct Year 1 entry.

Sector language about making a positive community impact is aspirational context, not a promised job title.

As an International College partner pathway, frame this for UK home students exploring Student Finance England-supported HE where eligibility applies. AF Education can help you compare this children-and-families foundation route with related Bradford-linked education or psychology degrees and clarify honest next steps.

BA Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year is available at Bradford. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirement for University of Bradford International College

Foundation/Year Zero 5 GCSE/IGCSE at grades A*-E or Two GCE A levels (grades E) or Three GCE AS levels (grades D-E) Year One Two GCE A levels (grades A *– D) Three…

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How AF Education helps

AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.

FAQs about this course

Does this make me a social worker?

No. Social-work registration requires separate professional qualifying routes. This is an academic award focused on working with children, young people and families.

What topics are covered?

Existing details explore child development, family dynamics, safeguarding, social policy and youth-work themes with practice-oriented approaches to wellbeing and inclusion.

Is there a foundation year?

Yes — the foundation year builds communication, research and human-development awareness before the main stages.

Can I get Student Finance?

AF Education helps England-resident UK home students (not international) with Student Finance England on eligible courses.

Will I need a DBS check?

Many children-and-families pathways involve safeguarding checks at some stage.

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Required Documents to Apply to this Course

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