Overview
Our Childhood Studies BA from University of Leeds examines different cultural constructions of childhood and youth and the impact on lived realities in different contexts. Taking a child-centred approach, we encourage you to consider the rights and perspectives of children on all of the matters that affect them.
You’ll have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding through four interconnected themes of study:
- Research
- Child Development
- Children’s Rights, Social Justice and Policy
- Sociology of Childhood
A choice of optional modules allows you to explore and discover your own interests. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience of working with children and young people.
Course highlights
- Study in our world-ranked School of Education alongside staff and students from across the globe.
- Learn from influential academics who are experts in important disciplines including education, psychology, sociology and social policy.
- Examine some of the fundamental issues concerning childhood and youth, both in the UK and internationally.
- Gain valuable practical experience, with the opportunity to work alongside teachers or education professionals in your second and final year.
- Prepare for your future with careers and employability support.
- Get the opportunity to study abroad and develop an international experience or undertake a work placement to gain practical experience.
Career opportunities
The BA in Childhood Studies equips you with both in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills. These allow you to address the experiences, lives and education of children within a globalising world.It offers a sound basis for various career paths and popular graduate career destinations, shaping policy and practice around childhood and youth. These include roles in early years provision, social work, primary school teaching and teaching assistant roles.
Many of our students have chosen to pursue postgraduate study in the School of Education after completing their undergraduate degree (for example, on MA Childhood Studies) or through teacher training with our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) partners, Red Kite. Students have also chosen to work in the charity sector, within local authorities and in the Civil Service.
Throughout your studies, there will be opportunities to strengthen your CV. For example, you will gain practical insights into how professionals work with children and young people through specific modules. These allow you to shadow an educational professional and reflect on how the ideas you learn on the course apply in practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education
- Becoming a Practitioner of Learning
- Children, Young People, Families and the State
- What is a Child: Social Construction of Childhood
- Children's Rights and Social Justice
- Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Supporting Children's Learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
- A-level: ABB
- In general we expect applicants to have two ‘traditional’ academic subjects at A-level. See our accepted subjects document to see which subjects we accept.
- When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-level qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be BBB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.
- GCSE: grade 4/C or above in English Language, or an equivalent qualification, or an appropriate English language qualification.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Leeds
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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