Undergraduate

Children, Young People and Families

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Study Children, Young People and Families at Leeds Trinity

At Leeds Trinity, you'll gain the skills and confidence to support children and families through education, early intervention and care.

You'll learn from experienced professionals in small classes, with a strong focus on real-world practice.

Depending on your chosen degree, you can complete professional placements, study, work or volunteer overseas.

You'll graduate with practical knowledge, a strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing, and the ability to make a real difference in people's lives.

Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry

Early Childhood Studies

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026, 2027

Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026, 2027

Education, Mental Health and SEND

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026, 2027

Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026

Working with Children, Young People and Families

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026, 2027

Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year

Places available in clearing

BA (Hons) 2026, 2027

Our achievements

Leeds Trinity University is the UK’s top University for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2026)*

*Measured by NSS 2026 positivity score (% agree) of all registered students across the 17 NSS questions used in TEF 2023, compared to institutions included in the Times UK University Rankings 2026.

 

95% of all undergraduate full-time students, and degree apprenticeships were in employment/further studies 15 months after graduating

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023/4 Graduates

Leeds Trinity University is ranked 6th in the UK for Student Satisfaction

Childhood and Youth Studies discipline (which includes Early Childhood Studies) Subject League table, The Complete University Guide 2027, released June 2026

Leeds Trinity University is 8th in the UK for Social Work 'teaching quality'

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Social Work teaching quality subject league table

Leeds Trinity University is 1st in the UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

The Guardian University Guide 2026

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