Overview

On the Childhood Studies programme offered at University of Essex you'll gain a solid understanding of child development, the ecology of childhood (the place of children in different societies) and consider the way our concepts of childhood shape and condition children’s lives. You will also learn about the direct work with children through undertaking a placement in each year of study where you can begin to make links between theory and practice. Assessment is mainly by course work.

Your future

Whether you want to work with infants in the nursery, children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in children's homes, support those with learning difficulties, or go on into teaching, our course prepares you to make a difference to children's lives. Put theory into practice by carrying out reflective practice through infant observation, and a work placement. These give you invaluable experience within your chosen sector.

We help you to explore and understand the kind of role you're preparing for so you graduate with a valuable balance of theoretical understanding and useful practical experience – rare qualities giving you the edge needed to successfully gain employment upon graduation. There are a range of jobs directly related to this degree including early years teachers, family support workers, learning support workers, primary and secondary teacher, special needs teachers and social workers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives in Child Development

Placement Based Observation Skills and Reflective Practice

Assignment and Research Writing for Psychoanalytic Studies

Understanding Individuals Groups and Organisations

Professional Practice in Careers with Children

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 140 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

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: BBC

BTEC: DDM, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 554.We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.

Access to HE Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

T-levels: Distinction, depending on subject studied -advice on acceptability can be provided.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Colchester

Funding

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