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Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This exciting interdisciplinary degree allows you to gain a broad understanding of childhood and youth, helping you to pursue a wide range of careers. These include working directly with children, working with young people and families, primary teaching, social work, local government and charity sector roles.Our BA Childhood Studies examines different cultural constructions of childhood and youth and the impact on lived realities in different contexts. Taking a child-centred approach, we encourage you to consider the rights and perspectives of children on all of the matters that affect them.You’ll have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding through four interconnected themes of study:ResearchChild DevelopmentChildren’s Rights, Social Justice and PolicySociology of ChildhoodA choice of optional modules allows you to explore and discover your own interests. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience of working with children and young people.In your second year you can choose our optional Teaching and Learning in Primary and Early Years module. This allows you to build your experience of designing learning resources for children, and try them out in practical contexts.In your final year you can also choose our optional Students in Education module. This allows you to gain experience from real-life education settings, working alongside teachers or other education professionals. You’ll explore a range of formal and informal education settings, consider the many places in which education occurs and reflect on different approaches to teaching and learning.Course highlightsStudy in our world-ranked School of Education alongside staff and students from across the globe.Learn from influential academics who are experts in important disciplines including education, psychology, sociology and social policy.Examine some of the fundamental issues concerning childhood and youth, both in the UK and internationally.Gain valuable practical experience, with the opportunity to work alongside teachers or education professionals in your second and final year.Prepare for your future with careers and employability support.Get the opportunity to study abroad and develop an international experience or undertake a work placement to gain practical experience.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    1st out of 42

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    150 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.51 88%

    3rd

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