Childhood Studies
Entry requirements
A level
or equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
or above.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications or completion of a foundation course in early childhood or a related educational area
About this course
Children are at the forefront of policy and debate in our society. This course is designed, therefore, to help you understand the issues our young people face, by gaining crucial insight into what shapes children’s lives.
By enrolling onto our Childhood Studies BA(Hons) course, you can make a potentially life-changing difference to the lives, health, and development of young people.
We welcome students from all backgrounds (including those who have chosen to retrain), and those on this BA(Hons) degree will gain access to a host of opportunities, learning from guest lecturers, and attending placements and field trips.
The course allows you to:
• explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society
• examine relevant social theory and research
• focus on current policy and practices.
You’ll explore children’s voices, too, as well as their wellbeing and development, social policy, children’s rights, youth identities and cultures, and how to protect vulnerable children and young people.
**Why study Childhood Studies BA(Hons) at The University of Huddersfield?**
You’ll be supported to find a placement, which will see you gain a minimum of 80 hours real-world experience in education, childcare, or community settings. Combining theory and practical work, this early childhood degree can offer a clear pathway to a rewarding career. Previous graduates are childcare workers, primary school teachers, and social support workers†, all possessing a wealth of skills gleaned on and off-campus – communication skills being key.
You might opt to pursue further study post-University – including a PGCE or other professional Master’s programme.
**Professional Bodies**
At Huddersfield, you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
Modules on the first year of this course include:
• Theories and Strategies for Learning
• Perspectives in Learning and Development
• Self, Society and Welfare
• Contemporary Childhood Studies.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and interactive workshops. On average, 19.8 per cent† of the study time on the Childhood Studies course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions etc. You’ll also have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
†based on 2020/2021 timetables
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Education and Community Studies (DECS)
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