BA/BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies
Duration: 3 years
Course details
This course prepares students who want to work for the benefit of children. Following this course will allow you to develop an understanding of children’s education, social influences, health, play, leisure and social rights issues. You will also examine current social and political questions and debates on childhoods in the UK and internationally.
Modules
Year 1
Perspectives on Childhood
Introduction to Sociology for Childhood & Young People
Introduction to Psychology
Children & Young People’s Rights & Entitlements
Introduction to Social Policy
Development & Childhood
Year 2
The Social Divisions of Childhood & Youth
Working with Children & Young People
Introduction to Research
Philosophy & Childhood
Language & Communication
Year 3
Childhood: The Politics of Policy
Multi-Agency Practice for Children
Major Independent Study
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB
- GCSE: grade C or above in English Language
Career posibilities
This course offers the possibility to reach careers such as teaching, educational work in museums, educational psychology, youth and community work, play therapy, social work, speech therapy, nursing, child and family law, and working in children’s organisations such as UNICEF, The Children’s Society or Save the Children.
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