The BA (Hons) Childhood, Welfare and Education (level 6 top-up) is an exciting opportunity to take your understanding and practice of Childhood Studies and Education to the next level.

The programme:

• Is offered to you as a fully supported e-learning programme
• Encourages independent study
• Deepens academic knowledge and understanding
• Can be studied over one or two years depending on your own work and family commitments.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6)

 MODULES

• Special Educational Needs and Disability - This module aims to raise awareness and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those who work with disabled children, young people and families. Students will develop their knowledge of inclusive practice, strategies and interventions to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in practice.
• The Global Child - This module aims to explore the concepts of ‘the global child’ and globalisation through a range of theoretical perspectives relevant to children’s global experiences in the Global North and Global South. You will investigate children’s experiences of education, child labour, being ‘out of place’ and children at war.
• Social Justice, Equality and Diversity - This module aims to explore the importance of social justice, equality and diversity in relation to children and childhood in society. You will examine the legal context of social justice, equality and diversity, nationally and internationally, and develop an understanding of how these are implemented across society, and in the spaces and places of childhood.
• Key Debates in Childhood Today - This module aims to develop independent study skills in order for the student to choose and critically explore a key childhood debate through a lens of childhood discourses.
• Research project - This module aims to support students to carry out and write up a small-scale research project, which is focused on an aspect of Childhood, Welfare or Education of their choice.