Get an introduction to the perspectives on childhood that have shaped UK social policy.

We'll highlight key trends and legislation and look at the changing relationship between the state, parents/carers and children.

We'll discuss the impact of social policy in particular contexts, such as children in care and youth justice.

You'll explore socially constructed concepts of childhood and the foundations of contemporary work with children and families.

We'll also cover the importance of a systematic and values-based approach.

Get an introduction to fundamental concepts used in social sciences and childhood studies.

You'll use basic analytical tools from sociology, family studies and childhood studies to study the national and international context of children, young people, families and communities.

Explore safeguarding and protecting children.

You'll consider current legislation and policy along with relevant current research findings.

You'll engage with current procedures and understand the frameworks practitioners are expected to operate within.

We'll make specific reference to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the current statutory frameworks.

You'll learn the different categories of abuse and develop the expertise outlined in current policies and legislation.

Ethics, social justice and cultural differences will be a theme running through this study.

You’ll examine the concept of health including its contribution to wellbeing, using theory and research to explore factors that have both a positive and negative impact on family health.

You’ll learn the contribution of health education and health promotion, and identify positive approaches that facilitate family health improvements.

In the first semester, you'll get to know about university and academic life at Leeds Trinity University.

You'll develop self-confidence, motivation and team-working skills.

Find out about different kinds of assignments and grading criteria.

We'll also teach you how to reference your work and show you how we check for plagiarism.

You'll develop your time management, critical thinking, digital and independent study skills, and find out how to make the most of your tutors.

In the second semester, we'll focus on your personal and professional development.

You'll consider ethical, sustainability and social justice issues related to work.

You'll develop employability, digital, and money management skills.

Find out about local, regional, national and global issues relevant to the professional sector.

Plan for your future career and development, and improve your study skills and module marks.

Develop an understanding of the social context and evolution of families.

We'll frame understandings of how different forms of family life now feature in our society.

You'll look at the internal development of family life and how family members share life together.

You'll also explore how the family adapts to its social environment, primarily thinking about work.

This module will broadly reflect the well-established discipline of the sociology of families.

Consider the impact that violence in the family has on the person experiencing it and on others living in the household, including children and young people.

You'll explore and analyse different theories and responses to this social problem.

You'll learn about family violence in the context of culture and ethnicity, and across the life course, from babies to the elderly.

You'll also look at the professional responses to addressing needs and risks, and make links between theory and practice in the national and international context.

Explore a series of research methods, including their key features, usefulness and application in different contexts.

You'll critically examine research methodologies, with an emphasis on ethical research conduct.

You'll evaluate the usefulness of research methodologies to explore specific research questions, problems and designs.

You'll reflect on ethical issues relating to children, families, communities and professional settings.

You'll understand how to design, conduct and write up research, and understand the relationship between research, policy and practice.

There are three stages to the module - preparation, work placement and reflection.

You'll have workshops to develop your employability skills, analyse your career prospects and go through the practicalities of getting and undertaking a professional placement.

You'll complete a short weekly reflective log reflecting upon the practical skills gained through your placement experience and what you have learnt about applying theoretical understanding in practice.

We'll introduce concepts of leadership to the multi-professional integrated workforce involved in building a health, educational and welfare team around the child.

We'll focus on working in partnership with parents as children's first educators, supporting the home learning environment, and listening to and working in collaboration with young children.

You'll consider approaches to leadership and the impact of leadership on team working.

You'll explore the challenges and constraints around multi-agency working and appraise the benefits to the child, family and society in the context of cultural differences, ethical approaches and social justice.

You'll look at the way professionals within education, social care and other sectors, work together for the benefit of children and families.

Explore problems contemporary families may face and the service support available locally and nationally, focussing on parental empowerment.

You'll critique the role of the government and the conflict between family rights and state intervention.

We'll then look at therapeutic support for families.

You'll study therapeutic interventions and associated theoretical approaches.

You'll make links between theory and practice, looking at research from national and international perspectives.

Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of professional development and lifelong learning.

You'll explore approaches designed to equip individuals for lifelong learning and encourage their professional development.

You'll explore relevant theories including philosophical perspectives underpinning positive approaches to experiential learning.

You'll develop and demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to evaluate holistically your progression in practical and academic understanding.

Gain a critical understanding of families through their social context, with a particular focus on the difficulties of ordinary families in meeting material needs and moral obligations.

You’ll analyse and assess issues around inequalities including gender, ethnic inequalities and social class disparities. You’ll also consider specific social issues around topics including job insecurity and in-work poverty.

Complete an independent investigation or undertake a work-based project.

You'll apply the principles and practices introduced in the Research Methods module at Level 5.

You'll get the opportunity to extend your engagement with employers.

Once you have identified an area of inquiry, you can do a practical investigation, theoretical study or work-based project in negotiation with an employer.

You'll inform your investigation or project with a selected literature review and gather evidence with due regard to ethical concerns and international contexts, where appropriate.