BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (with SEN, top up)

Program Overview

This one-year top-up program enables individuals with a relevant foundation degree to obtain a full BA in Childhood Studies. It equips students with knowledge and skills for working with children and young people, emphasizing practical application, blended learning, and work-based tasks. Graduates pursue diverse careers in childhood education, social care, and leadership roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

It allows them to obtain a full BA degree in Childhood Studies.

Objectives:

• Enable students to gain a full BA degree.
• Equip students with knowledge and skills to work in various settings with children and young people.
• Help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Key Features:

• Taught on a ‘twilight’ basis after 5pm.
• Focuses on the practical application of knowledge in the workplace.
• Utilizes a blended learning approach with online and in-person components.
• Culminates in a final year research project.

Outline:

Modules:

• Independent Enquiry Part One (20 credits): Introduces students to research methods and academic writing.
• Special Education Needs (SEN), Disability and Inclusion (20 credits): Explores the principles of inclusive education and supporting children with SEN.
• Developing Effective Inter-professional Practice (20 credits): Focuses on collaboration and communication skills within the multi-agency context of working with children.
• Effective Classroom Practice for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (20 credits): Equips students with strategies for supporting learners with specific learning difficulties.

Additional Optional Modules:

• Offered in the second and third year of study.
• Options vary depending on student choice and availability.
• May include topics such as:
• Child Development and Learning
• Play and Creativity
• Early Childhood Education
• Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings

Course Schedule:

• Typically, one day per week per module for daytime groups.
• Five evenings per module and three Saturdays a year for twilight groups.
• Saturdays offer additional academic direction, independent study, and professional development opportunities.
• All sessions are mandatory.

Structure:

• Each 20 credit module requires 200 hours of study.
• This is distributed across educational-setting hours, academic direction, and independent study.
• Educational-setting hours involve undertaking work-based tasks and learning alongside duties.

Assessment:

• Formal assessments through assignments at the end of each module.

• Variety of assessment methods including individual presentations, posters, e-portfolios, resource design, and case studies.

• No formal examinations at the end of each level.

• Work-based tasks integrated into assignments as a means of demonstrating the breadth and depth of learning.

Teaching:

• Experienced and qualified faculty with expertise in childhood studies.

• Innovative "Work-Based Tasks" that facilitate observation and reflection on theory and practice.

• Close collaboration between students, personal academic tutors, and employers.

Careers:

• Graduates pursue diverse career paths, including:
• Senior roles in specialized childhood or educational settings.
• Positions in social care and health.
• Speech and language support.
• Leadership roles.
• Many graduates pursue postgraduate studies, including PGCE teacher training courses.

Other:

• Significant emphasis on setting-based learning.

• Importance of employer support and mentorship.

• Strong focus on professional development and critical thinking.
• The specific details of the program may vary or change over time.

UK

Full-time: £9,250

Overseas

Full-time: £15,500

Home (UK) Fees

The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.