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 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

8th in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Teaching, among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

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

1st in the UK for Academic Support among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

1st in the UK for Learning Opportunities among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

3rd in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Assessment and Feedback among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

Top 10 in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Learning Opportunities among universities in the UK included for Social Policy

National Student Survey 2025

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

The Guardian University Guide 2026

96% of Leeds Trinity University graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months

Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) published 2024

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