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Childhood - BA (Hons)

University of Suffolk

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University of Suffolk
UCAS CODE: X300

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Ipswich Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Childhood programme explores the well-established academic discipline of Childhood Studies. The programme focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of the study of childhood, which embraces diverse academic disciplines such as sociology, education, psychology, history, philosophy, social policy and health. Such inclusion allows for the diverse, multi-faceted experiences of children to be explored, contextualised and interrogated through application of social science perspectives. This approach has a proven record in supporting you to develop and follow particular interests in this diverse field.The BA (Hons) Childhood programme embraces an interdisciplinary, multifaceted philosophy which offers an expansive platform upon which to critically explore childhoods and children’s lives. The programme focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of the study of childhood, which embraces diverse academic disciplines such as sociology, education, psychology, history, philosophy, social policy and health. In the later years of study, you will have the opportunity to acquire specific knowledge and understanding in specialised aspects of childhood and their associated career opportunities through one of three discreet pathways. These pathways will be specifically named in the final degree award.The Childhood programme and its pathways provides the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of childhood for students who aspire to work directly with children, their families and/or with the services that support them. Employability has always been central to the Childhood programme here at the University of Suffolk. We encourage all students to undertake work/practice experience in whatever form is most accessible and appropriate for the individual student.The Childhood programme enables students to go into a range of careers working with children and their families as well as further graduate education such as Initial Teacher Training, Postgraduate Certification, and further studies at Masters’ and/or Doctorate level. Graduate destinations have previously been situated within the areas of education, early years provision, family support work, social care, therapeutic settings and charitable organisations.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,610per year

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University information

University of Suffolk

University of Suffolk

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    7th out of 42 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    121 81%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    15th

    16

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