Overview

The Childhood Studies (Hons) programme at Leeds Beckett University

you’ll explore how people grow, learn, and are supported in families, communities, and early years settings (from birth to five years old). As part of this course, you’ll:

Study key ideas in child psychology, including development, behaviour, and learning
Develop a deep understanding of influences upon children and families
Explore how policy decisions impact children’s lives
Personalise your learning experience with specialist modules, placements, and an independent project

Career opportunities:

The (Hons) Childhood Studies degree prepares you for a wide range of meaningful careers supporting children, families, and communities. Many of our graduates move into roles such as:

Family support worker or mental health support worker
Early years practitioner
Housing officer
Charity or voluntary sector worker
Trainee teacher through in-school routes such as SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) or EYITT (Early Years Initial Teacher Training)

With further postgraduate study, you could pursue careers in education, teaching, social work, youth and community work, or youth justice. This course also opens pathways to advanced study, including our MA Education with Early Years (pathway) or one of our PGCE programmes, or competitive graduate schemes with local authorities or the NHS.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Psychology

Sociology of Childhood

Academic Self

Professional Development

Children's Rights and Entitlements

Diverse Childhoods

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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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

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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

79

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54

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 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 112 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

≈ 16840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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

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Credits

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Disciplines

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