IELTs 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
Do you have a strong interest in supporting and working alongside children and their families? If so, this degree could be for you. You will engage with a broad knowledge base concerned with children and society, which will open up a wide range of opportunities in education, social and health services, community work and other diverse support work.
With a broad subject area covering 0 – 11 years, this course can open the door to a variety of careers with children and young people. Whatever direction you choose to take you will have the solid foundation of knowledge and understanding employers are looking for.
This degree develops your understanding of childhood, as well as the theories of disability and inclusion. It equips you with the knowledge and practical strategies required to meet the needs of children from diverse backgrounds, or with a range of special educational needs, such as autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
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Year One
Professional and Academic Skills
Ethical Research with Children
Including all Learners
Learning and Pedagogical Approaches
Children’s Rights and Identit
Inclusive Communication
Year Two
Enriching Learning
Becoming a Researcher
Global Childhoods
Social Constructions of Childhood
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Year Three
Research Dissertation
Leadership and Management
Children’s Mental Health and Well-being
Sustainable Childhoods
Supporting Diverse Learners
Your career development
What skills will I develop?
A Childhood degree develops specific skills and knowledge around the subject of how children learn and develop. You will learn about the history and culture of childhood, as well as the major theories of social, emotional and cognitive development.
You will develop key transferable skills, including:
written communication developed through writing essays;
oral communication skills gained through reasoned debates during seminars and presentations;
the ability to work as part of a team, though collaborative group work;
research and analytical skills with the ability to judge and evaluate information;
organisational and time management skills by prioritising tasks to ensure academic, social and work commitments are completed on time;
negotiation, informally with peers and formally with staff;
problem solving;
IT skills.
How can I boost my career prospects?
Childhood graduates that go on to further study tend to take courses that lead to professional status. The most popular option is the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), as many graduates go on to work as primary or secondary school, early years or special needs teachers.
Other popular professional courses include nursing and postgraduate courses in social work. Employers are often supportive of further study and may support employees by providing funding or time off to complete coursework.
Your future career
A Childhood degree is an excellent foundation for careers working with children and young people in many sectors including health, education and social care.
Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Early years teacher
Family support worker
Learning mentor
Primary school teacher
Special educational needs teacher
Social worker
Teaching assistant
Youth worker
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Child psychotherapist
Children's nurse
Community development worker
Counsellor
Educational psychologist
Speech and language therapist
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
