2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Child and Family Studies

Total credits: 360

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

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Early Childhood Studies: Subject Benchmark Statement (2022)
Youth and community: Subject Benchmark Statement (2019)
Social Work Subject Benchmark Statement (2019)

Programme specification:

Provide an overview of the context, content and structure of the programme and provide details of any distance or blended learning elements included in the programme; periods of study abroad or industrial placements; work based learning; clinical placements; fieldwork etc., and any other information which makes the programme distinctive.  This section should also reflect the ways in which the programme has embedded the principles of the Leeds Curriculum. This is also where the information on PSRB accreditation will be presented in the catalogue. This section should also be used to summarise the key intent of the programme in terms of the learning opportunities provided and the

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.

Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Year2 - View timetable

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

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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

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

Year3 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

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

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

Year4 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

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

Year5 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

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

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