Overview

You engage with multiple perspectives on childhood, and the critical application of theory to practice with children and families. Integral to the Childhood Studies (Top-up) (Online) (Hons) programme at Teesside University is the holistic knowledge and understanding of the ecology of child development in the context of the family, community and wider socio-political contexts.

Course modules build on the knowledge and skills gained during previous level 5 study. You critically explore wider debates associated with the children’s workforce. For example, the Ethical Practice for Working with Children module will debate ethical issues associated with safeguarding children, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Career opportunities

The BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Top Up (Online) is designed to respond to the demand for a top-up degree that provides a direct route to graduate status for those wishing to progress their career within the Children’s Workforce. The modules enable you to engage with multiple perspectives on childhood, promote the critical application of theory to practice with children and families, and encourage you to become reflective and reflexive practitioners able to respond to the dynamic nature of the sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Childhood Studies Dissertation

Diversity and Inclusion in Childhood

Ethical Practice for Working with Children

Global Childhoods

Researching Childhoods

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Educational Psychology 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a full and relevant level 5 qualification in childhood studies or related subject.

This could be a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma

Applications are welcomed from those with non-standard qualifications and/or significant work experience.

Applications from those with non-standard qualifications /experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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4758 GBP / year

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4758 GBP / year

≈ 4758 GBP / year

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