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Our degree course in Childhood Studies is designed to give you a strong foundation for a variety of careers working with children, including a pathway onto our PGCE. Our course gives you the academic knowledge to succeed in this constantly-changing field, as well as an in-depth understanding of children’s social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs. You are given the opportunity to turn theory into practical skills during a variety of work placements, including in nurseries, schools and special schools. This top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), boosting your academic knowledge of children’s needs and the contemporary environment surrounding professionals who work with them. You will explore and implement support strategies as well as improving your communication and management skills.
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Our degree course in Childhood Studies is designed to give you a strong foundation for a variety of careers working with children, including a pathway onto our PGCE. Our course gives you the academic knowledge to succeed in this constantly-changing field, as well as an in-depth understanding of children’s social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs. You are given the opportunity to turn theory into practical skills during a variety of work placements, including in nurseries, schools and special schools. This top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), boosting your academic knowledge of children’s needs and the contemporary environment surrounding professionals who work with them. You will explore and implement support strategies as well as improving your communication and management skills.
A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Early Years or Advanced Practice with Children and Families, with 240 credits.
GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grade A*-C (grade 9-4) or equivalent.
Students who choose the option module Enhancing Employability for Professional Practice must also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will co-ordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
With an undergraduate degree from UCB, it feels like nothing can stop you.
University College Birmingham excels at delivering career-focused, vocational degrees.
Whether you are looking to work in the food profession, hospitality and events, tourism, childcare, high-level makeup or sport, we can equip you with the skills to succeed. The majority of our courses are accredited by the University of Birmingham and our own foundation degrees, full BAs and BScs are highly valued by industry.
Choosing what and where to study for your Degree are two of the most important decisions you are ever going to have to make. The choices available to you are greater than ever before. It is important that the decisions you are about to make are the right ones for you as they will affect not just your time at university but also your future career and life chances. University College Birmingham is accredited by The University of Birmingham which means that, alongside our own Degrees, many of the Foundation Degrees, BA and BSc programmes included in on our website lead to Degrees of The University of Birmingham. We believe University College Birmingham is the right place for you to study but don’t just take our word for it. Why not come along to one of our Open Days, have a look at what we have to offer and take the opportunity to speak to staff and current students.
University College Birmingham offers a range of postgraduate degrees (MA, MSc, diploma/certificate, pre-masters) in specialised areas of education, tourism, hospitality, marketing management, culinary arts, youth work and business. The vast majority of the courses are accredited by the University of Birmingham and there are opportunities for flexible, part-time study.
Looking to boost your earning potential? According to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2019, postgraduates earn on average £8,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts.
Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up
Summer Row, Birmingham, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgram duration
11,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
Education and TrainingMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Early Years or Advanced Practice with Children and Families, with 240 credits.
GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grade A*-C (grade 9-4) or equivalent.
Students who choose the option module Enhancing Employability for Professional Practice must also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will co-ordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
With an undergraduate degree from UCB, it feels like nothing can stop you.
University College Birmingham excels at delivering career-focused, vocational degrees.
Whether you are looking to work in the food profession, hospitality and events, tourism, childcare, high-level makeup or sport, we can equip you with the skills to succeed. The majority of our courses are accredited by the University of Birmingham and our own foundation degrees, full BAs and BScs are highly valued by industry.
Choosing what and where to study for your Degree are two of the most important decisions you are ever going to have to make. The choices available to you are greater than ever before. It is important that the decisions you are about to make are the right ones for you as they will affect not just your time at university but also your future career and life chances. University College Birmingham is accredited by The University of Birmingham which means that, alongside our own Degrees, many of the Foundation Degrees, BA and BSc programmes included in on our website lead to Degrees of The University of Birmingham. We believe University College Birmingham is the right place for you to study but don’t just take our word for it. Why not come along to one of our Open Days, have a look at what we have to offer and take the opportunity to speak to staff and current students.Arts and Humanities (4)
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Looking to boost your earning potential? According to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2019, postgraduates earn on average £8,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts.
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