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Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies is a relevant course for a wide range of professionals who work with children and families, including nurses, health visitors, early years educators, nursery workers in the public and independent sectors, social workers, and people working in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors.

You will get to study and learn with people from a variety of disciplines, who are all concerned with the wellbeing of children and their families. The emphasis of our Childhood Studie degree is on exploring childhood from a global perspective to develop or strengthen your understanding of factors that affect a child’s health and wellbeing.

What you will study?

You will study the two core modules and a dissertation, and one optional module:

  • Managing the Learning Environment - 20 credits (core)
  • Developmental Influences on Children and Young People - 20 credits (core)
  • Dissertation - 60 credits (core)
  • Contemporary Issues - 20 credits (optional)
  • Student-Led Focussed Study - 20 credits (optional)

Teaching

You will study three modules during the academic year, each lasting ten weeks. Attendance at the University is on one day a week during term-time. It may be possible to complete the course in one year.

Entry Requirement 

This is a top-up degree. You must be working in a relevant area of childcare and possess a total of 240 credits - 120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5. Equivalent work-related qualifications are also acceptable. Those who are unable to demonstrate the relevant academic credits may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) considerations.

Fees

Full-time UK:  £9000

Full-time International:  £13800 

Part-time UK:  £700 per 20 credits


This information was accurate on : 23/04/2021
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