BA (Hons) Working with Children, Families and Communities

Prepare for a career working with children, families and communities, in settings that combine education, wellbeing and social care. Gain real-world experience and learn how to support children's mental health and wellbeing on our Working with Children, Families and Communities degree.

During your studies youll unpick issues of social justice, inclusion, diversity, and equality and understand how to support a diverse range of people. Youll develop your ability to critically reflect on experiences, as well as a broad and balanced societal view supported by theoretical knowledge and research evidence.

The Government's aspiration is for different services to work together in a more integrated way to support children, young people and their families. Numerous services, from education to social care, can play a part in doing this and our course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in these areas.

By studying BA (Hons) Working with Children, Families and Communities at ARU, you'll develop knowledge and skills in four key areas: education, social work, community support, and research. Youll learn alongside teaching and social work students, from staff who are qualified practitioners in both these fields.

It's important to us that you graduate as a well-rounded individual, so we put in place the support and tools you need to succeed. Well give you the opportunities to flourish as an autonomous, active learner, make sure you benefit from ongoing feedback, and offer personalised teaching approaches and resources based on learners' needs, interests, and experiences.

88 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.

IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.