BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

This exciting interdisciplinary degree allows you to gain a broad understanding of childhood and youth, helping you to pursue a wide range of careers. These include working directly with children, working with young people and families, primary teaching, social work, local government and charity sector roles.Our BA Childhood Studies examines different cultural constructions of childhood and youth and the impact on lived realities in different contexts. Taking a child-centred approach, we encourage you to consider the rights and perspectives of children on all of the matters that affect them.You’ll have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding through four interconnected themes of study:ResearchChild DevelopmentChildren’s Rights, Social Justice and PolicySociology of ChildhoodA choice of optional modules allows you to explore and discover your own interests. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience of working with children and young people.In your second year you can choose our optional Teaching and Learning in Primary and Early Years module. This allows you to build your experience of designing learning resources for children, and try them out in practical contexts.In your final year you can also choose our optional Students in Education module. This allows you to gain experience from real-life education settings, working alongside teachers or other education professionals. You’ll explore a range of formal and informal education settings, consider the many places in which education occurs and reflect on different approaches to teaching and learning.Course highlightsStudy in our world-ranked School of Education alongside staff and students from across the globe.Learn from influential academics who are experts in important disciplines including education, psychology, sociology and social policy.Examine some of the fundamental issues concerning childhood and youth, both in the UK and internationally.Gain valuable practical experience, with the opportunity to work alongside teachers or education professionals in your second and final year.Prepare for your future with careers and employability support.Get the opportunity to study abroad and develop an international experience or undertake a work placement to gain practical experience.

A-level: ABB We welcome applicants with a broad range of A-level subjects, including non-traditional subjects.When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-level qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be BBB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.BTEC: DDMT-levels:We will consider applicants with the following T-levels at grade CACHE A, as well as GCSE English at 4 or above:Education and ChildcareHealthGCSE: grade 4/C or above in English Language, or an equivalent qualification, or an appropriate English language qualification.Other course specific tests: DBS checkShould you wish to work with children or vulnerable adults, for example, whilst undertaking Placement as a component of our optional Students into Education modules as part of your degree, you will need to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent by 30 September in the year you start the module, paid for by the School. You will be sent a form and related guidance once you have expressed your interest, which you should complete and return with the appropriate documents.Find guidance on DBS checks and equivalent checks for international applicants on the DBS website.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Complete 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above. Cambridge Pre-U D3, M2, M2. International Baccalaureate 34 overall (6,5,5 higher). Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers; or B in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers or AABBBB in Highers. T-Levels We will consider applicants with the following T-Levels at grade Distinction with grade A in the core component, as well as GCSE English at 4 or above:Education and ChildcareHealth Welsh Baccalaureate Applicants offering the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (SCC) must obtain a grade A alongside AB at A-Level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.