• LevelLevel 6
  • FT/PTHE
  • Duration1 year
  • UCAS CodeA162
  • Awarding bodyThe Open University

Overview

Childhood studies is an exciting field drawing upon psychology, sociology and education theory. Early childhood experiences contribute to formative development and affect children for the rest of their lives.

The modern world presents a wide range of new and challenging experiences for children, including 24/7 access to media, cultural diversity, cyber-bullying and increasing class sizes. This course prepares students to enter a career working with infants and children – whether in education, health care or children’s services - and to make a positive contribution to formative years.

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Course Information

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01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

Modules offered may vary.
Modules will include:

• Reflective Practice for Professional Development

• Leading and Managing in the Childhood Professions

• Historical Context of Children's Literature and its Impact in the 21st Century

• Assessing Children's Needs in the Multi-agency Environment

• Independent Research Project

September- May. Learning is face to face.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved an appropriate foundation degree or Level 5 equivalent.

You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods, including, essays, presentations, research tasks, projects and case studies.

Gaining a degree in childhood professional studies enables career progression within all aspects of professional childcare.

Fees payable directly to Middlesbrough College, £8,500 per year.

If you would like to study a higher education course, financial support is available. Please click here for more information and see what support you could receive.

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Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will make contact with you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us then please press the apply now button at the top of this webpage. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.

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