BA Childhood Studies

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University of Huddersfield

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• Objectives
  This course is designed for you if you have an interest in working with children and young people, but have not yet decided which professional avenue you wish to choose. It provides an educational programme which will prepare you for a range of occupations and/or further professional training courses in education, early years work, youth work, learning support and other occupations related to children and young people. The course offers the opportunity to study core aspects of childhood and areas of underpinning knowledge essential for those planning to work with children and young people, such as safeguarding children and young people, working with families and ensuring children’s health and well-being. A range of optional modules drawn from relevant parts of the School’s undergraduate programme will also be available.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Additional requirements are as follows: Relevant professional experience in primary schools or early years settings. You must be able to communicate in standard spoken and written English. Medical and criminal clearance records checks for suitability to teach. We arrange these during the application process. You should also have one of the following totalling a minimum of 240 UCAS points: A minimum of 2 Advanced GCE awards or equivalent. BTEC National Diploma (with at least three Level III merits). AVCE double award. A vocational A level. Completion of a Foundation Course in early childhood or a related educational area.
• Academic title
  BA Childhood Studies
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  Development and Learning
  Children, Families, Education and Society
  History, Policy, Welfare
  Safeguarding Children and Young People
  Youth Justice and Children and Young People Rights
  Practical Skills for Placement and Entitlements
  
  Year 2
  Core modules:
  
  Researching Education
  Inclusive Education and Cultural Diversity
  Language and Language Development
  Placement Working and Children
  
  Option modules:
  
  Children’s Literature in Education
  Education and the Media
  Safeguarding Children/Child Protection
  Curriculum Issues and Ideologies
  Options for EYPS status
  
  Year 3
  
  Optional placement year
  
  Year 3 full-time/Year 4 sandwich
  
  Core modules:
  
  Dissertation
  Schooling, Childhood and Family Support
  Health and Well-being
  Current Issues and Major Theories
  
  Option modules:
  
  Education and Popular Culture
  Managing and Leading in Education
  International and Corporation Education
  Ethnic, Power and Practice
  

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