International baccalaureate: 24 Points
IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
Prepare for a career that benefits children by gaining a true understanding of the issues affecting them.
As part of this course you’ll:
Gain a whole-child perspective, from pre-birth to early adulthood
Prepare for a career involving children, from teaching through to community development work
Experience professional project work through innovative, child-focused placements, such as working with a children's charity, educational organisation, national company, a children's business or in a relevant community setting
Develop a deep understanding of influences upon children and social rights issues
Consider childhood and children's lives from different perspectives
Examine the experiences of children in different contexts, both national and global
Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds, adding depth and breadth to your course and you’ll be encouraged to work together with fellow students to explore questions and issues. A vocational experience in year two will help you focus on your intended career destination.
This course is structured around four strands:
The Sociology & Social Policy strand looks at the relationship between the child, family, community and state
The Psychology & Development strand investigates the various influences upon child development
The Contemporary Debates in Childhood strand explores current issues relevant to children and childhood, including children's rights, childhood research, and moral dilemmas
The Critical Reflection strand assists you in monitoring and recording your growing expertise to honours graduate level and planning a career pathway
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Year 1
Diverse Childhoods
The Academic Self
Developmental Psychology
Children's Rights & Entitlements
The Sociology of Childhood
Year 2
Social Inequality & Social Policy
The Professional Self
Philosophy & Childhood
Researching Childhood
Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Child Wellbeing & Family Support
Issues in Early Childhood
Young People & Society
Race, Gender & Culture
Year 3
The Graduate Self
Major Independent Study
OPTION MODULES MAY INCLUDE:
Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Young People, Community & Justice
Children, Crime & Social Justice
Working with Vulnerable Families
Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
Health Promotion
Perspectives on Play
Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
This course will enhance your career potential within a wide range of public, private and voluntary organisations. You could secure employment within organisations such as Save the Children, UNICEF and the Children's Society, or you could choose to work in child and family law, youth and community work or an educational setting in a museum. You could also progress your studies within the Carnegie School of Education on our MA Childhood Studies & Early Years, MA Education or one of our teacher training courses.
Early Years Teacher
Learning Mentor
Social Worker
Youth Worker
Health Insurance_fee: £300/year
