Childhood Studies, BA Hons

The BA Hons Childhood Studies programme is a holistic, multidisciplinary programme which engages in the age range from conception to adulthood. Students are taught by research-active staff and introduced to a range of subject areas relevant to understanding children and young people, notably psychology, sociology, history, the arts, film, literature and anthropology. These are viewed in global as well as more local perspectives. Issues concerning multi-agency working with the young are addressed in a community context, linking theory with practice, and drawing on staff expertise in a range of children's services and professions. These include health and social care, education and youth work. The core curriculum is complemented by many opportunities for specialisation in students' own interests, from early years to youth justice, making the degree one of the most wide-ranging in the UK.

UCAS code

X310 A BA/CS

School

Education / Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points or above.

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English) or equivalent qualifications.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams and continuous assessment.

Professional recognition

Successful graduates may wish to apply to undertake Early Years Professional Status or initial training via a PGCE primary programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

Career options

This programme provides a sound preparation for postgraduate courses in primary teaching, social work, children's nursing and play therapy, as well as further academic study to MA or PhD level. Opportunities exist in education, health and social care and community settings and also in the early years sector.

Year 1

Introduction to Health and Wellbeing from Conception to Young Adult (30 credits)
Childhood in Social and Cultural Perspective (30 credits)
The Learner, Development and Education (30 credits)
Academic Skills for Childhood Studies (15 credits)
Children, Young People, Family and Society (15 credits)

Year 2

Representations of Children and Young People (30 credits)
Integrated Approaches to Working with Children and Young People (15 credits)
Diversity and Adversity, Risk and Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence (15 credits)
Research: Investigating Children and Childhoods (30 credits)
Students can choose one option from: Education in Early Years; Later (Adolescent) Years: An Interdisciplinary Approach; Additional Educational Needs; Aspects of Children's Literature; Global Childhoods; Children, Young People, the Arts and Community (30 credits)

Year 3

Theoretical and Social Perspectives of Children and Young People (30 credits)
Investigating Childhood:an Enquiry Project (30 credits)
One option from: Early Years Development; Later (Adolescent) Years: Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Managing Additional Educational Needs and Inclusion; Images of Childhood in Literature, Art and Film; Comparative Education and Childhood (30 credits) OR Two options from: Volunteering in the Community; Comparative Social Policy; Youth Justice and Social Control; Psychology of Adolescence (30 credits)
Students can choose one option from: Contemporary Parenting; Health and Welfare of Young People; Keeping Children Safe from Harm (15 credits)
Students can choose one option from: Domestic Abuse; Promoting Sexual Health; Child Health in Global Perspective (15 credits)

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