Overview

The B.A. in Childhood Studies students from University of Dundee will not give you a professional qualification needed for leadership or management roles in the UK childcare sector. However, it is matched to meet the needs of childhood professionals nationally and internationally.

You will work with other professionals throughout the course to improve your leadership skills and ensure better outcomes for children. You will also gain an understanding of pedagogy (the theory and practice of education) and leading learning.

As the focus is on applying theory to practice, you will need to be in relevant employment throughout the course. You will use workplace-based activities, reflecting on your professional practice experience, as the foundation for your academic study.

The course is designed as a framework for you to develop, challenge and reflect upon your own values, beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and skills.

Learning online allows you to fit your studies around your other commitments. You will be part of a supportive community where practice, resources and learning are shared.

Careers and opportunities

When you graduate you will have gained the confidence and understanding to put your professional expertise into practice and gain promotion or a challenging new career.

The majority of graduates use this course for their professional development needs. Some people use this course as a way forward into teaching, going on to study for a postgraduate qualification in teaching, or completing a Masters in Education.

Examples of recent job titles are:

Child Development Officer

Nursery Manager

Manager of Out of School Care

College Lecturer in Early Years

Team Leader in Early Years

Nursery Officer

Senior Early Years Worker

Early Years Education Officer

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Personal Learning and Professional Development in Childhood Practice

Children's Health and Wellbeing

Diversity and Inclusion

Children and Society

Leading Learning

Pedagogical Perspectives

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 13 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You need to have at least 2 years consistent work experience, working with children and young people 0-16 years in an appropriate setting with a relevant professional practice qualification.

You will need to upload the following documents with your application:

official transcript (if you have graduated, this should be a copy of your final transcript)

degree certificate (If you have graduated)

evidence of English language proficiency (view which documents we accept to demonstrate proficiency in English)

(for international applicants only) details of your passport and upload a copy of your current passport

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

To be confirmed - per 60 credits

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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