The BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies is a one-year, full-time Higher Education course designed for students wishing to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to working with children and young people from birth to 18 years. The programme explores the care, development and health and well-being of children and young people across a variety of professional contexts. It is suitable for those working in, or aspiring to work in, roles such as nursing, health visiting, education, childcare, social work, youth justice, law enforcement, and related services within both public and independent sectors. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence children’s development and well-being, preparing students to support positive outcomes for children and young people throughout childhood and adolescence.
This course is run in partnership with The University of South Wales.
Entry onto top-up courses is through the successful completion of the HND or Foundation Degree (FD) in Childhood Studies with a pass profile. If you hold an HND or FD in another subject area, entry onto the course is determined by the modules you have achieved.
You may progress to a variety of postgraduate childcare related courses, including a PGCE Early Years/Primary Education, or a Masters degree in a child related discipline. Graduates have employment and training prospects in a wide range of childcare disciplines, for example: social work, Masters in a child related area or PGCE.
The programme will include lectures, seminars, fieldwork, workshop and tutorial sessions. You will usually have to complete written assignments and practical assessments as you progress through the academic year.
Modules include:
- Managing the Learning Environment
- Children and Contemporary Society
- Supporting and Evaluating Children and Young People's Holistic Health and Well Being
- Influences on Holistic Development of Children and Young People
You will usually have to complete written assignments and practical assessments as you progress through the academic year. A dissertation is required.
