Children, Young People and Families

Create futures with a postgraduate degree focused on supporting children, families and communities
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Create brighter futures with a postgraduate degree focused on children, young people and families.

Our specialist courses are designed for those working with, or who wish to support, children, young people and families across education, health, social care and community settings.

You'll gain the professional insight, practical skills and academic grounding to make a lasting impact in people's lives, whatever stage you're at in your career.

I came out of this course with boosted personal and professional confidence. I then started a job in the justice system, working in a setting where ex-offenders are supported with finding their way back into the community after serving time in prison. And it is the confidence and knowledge that I acquired from the MA that put me in this challenging, but very interesting environment.

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Mary Mathe

MA Family Support graduate

Our courses

Course title Award Entry dates Link to view course
Advanced Practice in Speech, Language and Communication Needs PG Cert September 2026 View course
Childhood and Education MA September 2026 View course
Family Support MA September 2026 View course
Mental Health in Children and Young People MA September 2026 View course

Interested in a career in Social Work?

If you’re passionate about supporting people and creating positive change, explore our MA Social Work. You’ll gain the professional skills, confidence and experience to make a real difference in your community.

Find out more about Social Work at Leeds Trinity

Create your future at LTU

Enhance your career opportunities with a postgraduate degree designed to help you grow, lead and make more happen.

Whether you're advancing in your field or changing direction, you'll find expert support and practical learning every step of the way.

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My MA really opened my eyes to the wider issues we face in the sector such as diversity, our understanding of the sociological impacts on young children and the varying range of pedagogy and approaches. My dissertation looked at the impact that the key person approach and theory has on children and their families, mainly the difference in this approach from the private, voluntary and independent sector to that of reception classes in maintained schools.

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Victoria Smith

MA Childhood and Education graduate

Our achievements

Social Work England accreditation

Our MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England. On successful completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England.

Leeds Trinity University is top in Yorkshire and top 10 in the UK for 'satisfaction with teaching'

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