BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies (Top Up)
Current childhood policy stresses the importance of placing the child at the centre of the government agenda and this exciting award aims to highlight the rights and needs of the child and family. 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)
Careers
As well as consolidating your existing knowledge, the Childhood Studies course can be used as a springboard for a career change, such as working in the voluntary sector or moving into management, or as a gateway to further studies, such as PGCE.
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