BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) at University of Lancashire is taught in English at the Main Campus and Burnley Campus. The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Would you like to work with children, young people, and the services that support them? Our BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families is the course for you. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families (Graduate Practitioner) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus,Burnley Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Health and social care graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 73% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 89% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
In this module you will explore different representations and ideas about the 'nature' of childhood. You will examine social institutions and how ideas about childhood feed into ways we work with children. You will explore the role that children themselves take in shaping our understandings of childhood. You will consider childhood as a social phenomenon.
An introduction to the key legislation, policy and themes shaping current service provision for children and young people, and their families and carers.
This module aims to identify and examine transitions in children and young people's lives using theories to explain the effects. You will consider the need to manage transitions to ensure good practice and reflect on your own responses to change and transition, as well as developing strategies for coping with transitions.
Significant classical and contemporary theories of child, adolescent and adult development. Ecological influences on children and their families. Socio-cultural influences on development. Understanding atypical development. Adverse childhood experiences and safeguarding risk factors. Social and emotional resilience. Social and emotional wellbeing. Professional responses to support well-being and development, and enabling the voice of the child, young person or family members to be heard and unde
Assessment: written assessment with a pass mark of 40% or above required
This module introduces you to the children and families' workforce and focuses on four key areas. Firstly, you will develop effective communication skills for professional practice. Then you will learn to recognise expected patterns of children's development from birth to 18 years. Third, you will explore professional responsibilities, including codes of conduct, ethics, safeguarding, health and safety, and the role of supervision. Finally, you will build academic and transferable skills such as
Discover the contested nature of key concepts and terminology in the area of diversity and inclusion, challenge oppressive practices and promote an understanding of the diverse experiences of different social groups. Recognise the significance of the interplay between various dimensions of social inequality and gain knowledge and understanding of relevant policy contexts, investigating the relationship between policy and inclusive practice
This module examines research with children and young people by studying a number of key research studies. You will gain insights into the research process and build your competence and confidence within yourself as a researcher.
This module examines the emergence of early childhood pedagogy. Drawing upon theoretical, historical and contemporary thinking in relation to the importance of play in early childhood development.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the National Occupational Standards policy, legislation, and guidance. The module explores the evidence base shaping contemporary safeguarding practice within children's services.
This module primarily focuses on exploring the roles and responsibilities associated with the children and families workforce. The module considers the skills, knowledge and standards that underpin specific roles and continues to develop your academic and transferable skills by, amongst other things, developing your skills in critical thinking and analysis and composing job applications.
This module provides an opportunity for you to undertake independent study in an area of your own choosing involving a particular issue of relevance to children and young people's lives and services. You will be guided and supported by your dissertation supervisor to plan, carry out the project and write it up as an academic research.
This module will provide you with an overview of critical issues for children, families and young people, taking into account a variety of factors and including the views of service users and carers, theoretical concepts, research evidence and relevant policy and legislation. This module recognises and critically discusses the prominence of children, families and 'youth' in Government policies.
This module aims to give you the opportunity to consider international approaches to childcare and family policy. You will consider the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of childhood and family life. This will ultimately build your understanding of how childhood is socially constructed worldwide.
On this module you will understand the professional practices of an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner. You will become an advocate for young children's rights and participation and recognise that young children are active co-constructors of their own learning. You will critically apply high-level academic knowledge of pedagogy and research evidence, to the holistic development of infants and young children (0-8), in a practice context that is respectful of the child, their family and communi
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
This course prepares you to work with children, young people, and the services that support them. A course like this normally moves from foundational clinical skills and anatomy in Year 1, through acute, long-term and medicines management in Year 2, to complex care, leadership and evidence-based practice in Year 3. Throughout, you'll usually spend around half your time on supervised placements in clinical settings, developing practical competence alongside theoretical learning. You may specialise in areas such as children's nursing, mental health, community and primary care, or leadership. The final year consolidates your readiness for professional registration.
This course suits graduates seeking practitioner-level work in children's services, education, and family support. You'll study areas such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Paramedic Science. It's designed for those committed to advancing their professional practice in health and social care settings.
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) taught at the University of Lancashire, a University founded in 1828, with study available at the Main Campus in Burnley. The course is taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Upon completion, you will be eligible for NMC registration as a practitioner in your chosen specialism.
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
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Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 75% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| Other | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
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Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L541). One application covers up to five choices.
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On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
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Check fees at University of Lancashire →2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
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Undergraduates from low-income households, subject to eligibility
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Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £25,000 – £34,000 | 75 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £15,500 – £28,500 | 305 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £18,000 – £33,000 | 315 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 285; response rate: 53%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareThe essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: NSS 91.9% · in work or study 89% · continued 75%.
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
2,263 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
1,999 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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What applying to University of Lancashire from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
International tuition is £17,325 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Lancashire’s funding pages.
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Lancashire and gov.uk before you apply.
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