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Children, Young People and Society BA (Hons)

Deposit for CAS 50% of tuition fee

Duration

3 years full time

Fees

£12,100

Top salary

GBP 40k

Career paths

Career outcomes

Where graduates work — with salaries cited from official labor statistics.

Youth Worker

GBP 22,000–32,000

/ year

Social Services and Community Work

Stable demand for youth support services across local authorities and voluntary sector organizations

Typical employers

Local authoritiesYouth charities and voluntary organizationsCommunity centresSchools and colleges

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk [6] gov.uk

Children's Social Worker

GBP 28,000–40,000

/ year

Social Work and Child Protection

Consistent demand due to statutory requirements for child protection services

Typical employers

Local authority children's servicesNHS trustsIndependent fostering agenciesChildren's charities

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk [6] gov.uk

Family Support Worker

GBP 20,000–28,000

/ year

Social Care and Family Services

Growing emphasis on early intervention and family support in social care policy

Typical employers

Local authoritiesChildren's centresFamily support charitiesNHS family services

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk [6] gov.uk

Educational Welfare Officer

GBP 24,000–35,000

/ year

Education Support Services

Steady demand for attendance and safeguarding support in schools

Typical employers

Local education authoritiesSchools and academy trustsEducational consultanciesPupil referral units

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk

Children's Centre Manager

GBP 26,000–38,000

/ year

Early Years and Community Services

Dependent on local authority funding for early years provision

Typical employers

Local authoritiesChildren's centre partnershipsVoluntary sector organizationsEarly years charities

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk

Safeguarding Officer

GBP 27,000–40,000

/ year

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Increasing focus on safeguarding across all organizations working with children

Typical employers

Local authoritiesSchools and academy trustsNHS organizationsSports and leisure organizations

Sources:[1] ons.gov.uk [6] gov.uk

Immigration & visa benefits

What this program unlocks for you and your family — straight from the official immigration authority.

Graduate Visa

Post-Study Work

International students who complete an eligible UK degree can apply for a Graduate visa to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after completing their studies.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at undergraduate level or above with a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa. Must apply from within the UK before current visa expires.

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Student Visa Work Rights

Work While Studying

Student visa holders studying full-time degree courses can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays.

Eligibility: Must hold a valid Student visa for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a licensed institution.

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Skilled Worker to Indefinite Leave to Remain

Permanent Residency

After working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa for 5 continuous years, individuals can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (settlement), provided they meet salary and other requirements.

Eligibility: Must have spent 5 continuous years in the UK on an eligible visa, meet minimum salary thresholds, pass the Life in the UK test, and meet English language requirements.

Sources:[2] gov.uk [5] gov.uk

Dependant Partner and Children Visa

Family Visa

Partners and children of Student visa holders can apply as dependants if the main applicant is on a postgraduate level course lasting 9 months or longer, or a government-sponsored course.

Eligibility: Main applicant must be studying at postgraduate level (RQF level 7 or above) for 9 months or longer, or on a government-sponsored course. Dependants must prove their relationship and meet financial requirements.

Sources:[4] gov.uk

Dependant Work Rights

Dependants of Student visa holders can work in the UK without restrictions if the main applicant is studying at postgraduate level.

Eligibility: Main applicant must be studying a postgraduate level course. Dependants on the visa can work full-time or part-time without restriction.

Sources:[4] gov.uk

Entry requirements

IELTS

6.0 overall (5.5 each band)

Other language tests

A/L English Grade B

Intakes

Months

September

Scholarships & offers

Scholarship

£1,000

Verified sources

Every fact on this page is cited from an official government, university or labor body.

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Graduate Outcomes (LEO): Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes

gov.uk

official [1]

Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) - Occupation (4-digit SOC 2020)

Family Visas: Apply, Extend or Switch

gov.uk

official [5]

Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement)

gov.uk

official [6]

Children's Social Care Workforce Statistics

gov.uk

official