Overview

As part of this Childhood Development and Playwork (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include:

Hospital play
Therapeutic playwork
Adventure playgrounds
Community and policy
Development work

Focus on the sociology and psychology of children and childhood in your classroom-based learning

Pay attention to the importance of play for children’s wellbeing and development

Develop specialisms in:

- Playwork- Child development- The sociology of childhood and social policy- The provision and management of children’s play projects

Career opportunities:

Graduates have achieved success in a wide range of areas, including managing playwork provision and providing therapeutic playwork services in prisons and hospitals. You could work in a range of roles across children’s services, or take up a management role in local government. The majority of students finish their placements with an offer of employment by the time they graduate. Should you want to continue your studies and develop your expertise further, a range of postgraduate play therapy courses will be available to you.

Hospital playworker

Early years practitioner

Adventure playground worker

Local authority play development officer

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development: Exploring Issues and Perspectives on Play

Childhood: Theory, Constructs and Concepts

Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice Explored

Experiential Learning: Organisational Development

Experiential Learning: Reflective Practice

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

54

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 141 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

54

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points required.

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate: 104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Interview Required

Level 6 Entry: Applicants should have a DipHE in a related area. Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications may also be considered.

DBS Check: Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

≈ 16840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: €81.58 per credit

International: €140.33 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Childhood Development and Playwork (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career opportunities:

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Leeds

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners