Children, Young People and Families - Foundation Degree

To be considered for this course, you’ll need:

• GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 (desirable)

You’ll also need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification related to working with children, young people or families, such as:

• BTEC Extended Diploma in:
  • Children and Young People’s Workforce
  • Early Years Workforce
  • Health and Social Care
  • Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • or a related subject
• A Level or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject
• Access to HE in Health, Nursing or Social Science

Additional requirements

Before an offer is made, you’ll be required to:

• Take part in a professional discussion with a course tutor
  • This is assessed against set criteria (available on request)
• Hold or secure an enhanced DBS check
  • This is required for voluntary work if you’re not already employed in the sector
  • The cost is usually the student’s responsibility unless covered by an employer

Work‑based practice

All students must:

• Be in paid or voluntary work with children, young people or families
• Complete a minimum of 4 hours per week in practice
• Have been in practice for at least 6 weeks before the course starts
• Maintain employment or placement for the duration of the course
• Provide written evidence of employment or placement before enrolment

If you are a non-standard student, who has not followed the traditional routes to higher education, we can consider your application on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis with a minimum level 2 equivalent qualification in a related subject.