Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Overview
If you want a career that benefits children, it is vital that you gain a true understanding of the issues affecting them. On this course, you will gain a whole-child perspective, from pre-birth to early adulthood.
You will experience professional project work through innovative, child-focused placements, such as working with a children's charity, educational organisation, national company, a children's business or in a relevant community setting. You will develop a deep understanding of influences upon children and social rights issues, giving you the platform required to enter a career involving children, from teaching through to community development work.
Childhood and children's lives are considered from different perspectives. The experiences of children in different contexts, both national and global, are examined. Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds, adding depth and breadth to your course and you are encouraged to work together with fellow students to explore questions and issues.
Our course is structured around four strands:
The Sociology & Social Policy strand looks at the relationship between the child, family, community and state.
The Psychology & Development strand investigates the various influences upon child development.
The Contemporary Debates in Childhood strand explores current issues relevant to children and childhood, including children's rights, childhood research, and moral dilemmas.
The Critical Reflection strand assists you in monitoring and recording your growing expertise to honours graduate level, and planning a career pathway.
There is a vocational experience in year two that helps you focus on your intended career destination.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: twice as many of our staff - 220 - were entered into the research assessment for 2014 compared to the number entered in 2008.
You are encouraged to challenge yourself and undertake a placement in an area you have little experience of so you can increase your understanding of children's issues.
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you will have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of in a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you will also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
To study this course, you will require broadband internet connection with a speed of 2mbps and working speakers. You will need Windows 7 / Mac OSX 10.8 or above and have access to Chrome v63 or higher (recommended), Edge v42+, Firefox v57+ or Safari v6+. Java and Adobe Acrobat Reader will need to be enabled and you will need a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768.
Visit our distance learning guide for a complete list of technical requirements.
Course Features
- Placements
- Specialist facilities
- Real-life projects
- Study abroad option
- Practice based learning
- Part-time study available
- Dedicated in-school student advice/coaching service
Life in Leeds
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points required. (Minimum 64 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2.Personal Statement:
You must also provide evidence of interest in and involvement with children. Applications from people already working with children are particularly welcome. Mature applicants need to show evidence of previous study at an appropriate level.SELECTION CRITERIA:
Due to the popularity of this course, we may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
ENHANCED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS:
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
SELF DECLARATION:
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.Mature Applicants:
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable..
All applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, for example we accept some Functional Skills Tests.
UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points required. (Minimum 64 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2.Personal Statement:
You must also provide evidence of interest in and involvement with children. Applications from people already working with children are particularly welcome. Mature applicants need to show evidence of previous study at an appropriate level.SELECTION CRITERIA:
Due to the popularity of this course, we may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
ENHANCED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS:
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
SELF DECLARATION:
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Careers
Careers
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
“For as long as I can remember I've wanted to work with kids. It's been an amazing opportunity to do a placement as part of my degree and I've experienced all areas of the Museum, enabling children to learn through play. My experience also allowed me to work with disabled adults and children which was really rewarding.
Teaching and learning
Gain a deep understanding of children and childhood, developing critical awareness and anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory values, beliefs and attitudes, to prepare for a professional career working with children, young people and families. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
Learn to critically analyse the factors which impact upon vulnerable families in contemporary society and the role of the state in terms of a spectrum of interventions.
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
Learn to critically analyse the factors which impact upon vulnerable families in contemporary society and the role of the state in terms of a spectrum of interventions.
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Year one is assessed by practical assessments predominately, with some coursework.
Core Modules
- Diverse Childhoods
Develop your understanding of the changing and contested concept of childhood. You will be introduced to the methods and principles of studying childhood, together with key concepts, such as social construction, ideology and discourse.
- The Academic Self
- Developmental Psychology
- Children's Rights & Entitlements
Discuss their rights and how they are upheld in families and in the courts throughout history and in the present day.
- The Sociology of Childhood
Learn to use sociology to understand the diverse social experiences of children and young people.
Year three is assessed by coursework predominately, with some practical assessments.
Core Modules
- Social Inequality & Social Policy
Study different sociological perspectives and research related to social inequality, childhood and youth. You will examine the overlapping influences of social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion and disability that generate different experiences in the transition to adulthood.
- The Professional Self
- Philosophy & Childhood
Exploring childhood through the concepts of philosophy, you will delve into the definition of childhood and the relationship of children to rights, risks, moral responsibility and social education.
- Researching Childhood
Gain an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and the ability to critically interpret and evaluate research accounts in literature. You will consider appropriate research methods in the field of childhood and youth as well as ethical issues when undertaking research with children.
Option modules may include:
- Visual & Literary Perspectives on Childhood
Study how the changing meaning of childhood is described in visual culture and in literature.
- Child Wellbeing & Family Support
This module introduces you to the range of professionals and approaches in addressing child welfare and providing effective support for families, whilst making links with the employability aspects of the course.
- Issues in Early Childhood
You will learn to draw on a range of psychological, sociological and educational perspectives to create your own personal philosophy for working with children from birth to seven years.
- Young People & Society
Explore how the social construction of adolescence influences the experience of young people in contemporary societies.
- Race, Gender & Culture
The intersectionality of race, gender and culture will be the focus throughout the module, drawing on feminist, critical race and cultural postcolonial theory.
Core Modules
- The Graduate Self
- Major Independent Study
Undertake a project of independent learning in an area of the curriculum that has particular personal interest and value to you.
Option modules may include:
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Autism: The Needs of Children & Families
Learn evidence based approaches to dealing with the needs of children with autism and their families.
- Black / White Mixed-Race Lives: Identity, Childhood & Schooling
Explore the history of race, racism and white supremacy, particularly as it relates to those racialized as mixed-race. This module pays particular attention to the way that race impacts upon childhood and schooling.
- Young People, Community & Justice
Drawing on theory and research from criminology and childhood studies, you will consider different explanations for offending; the impact of inequalities related to social class, gender and ethnicity; and different forms of social and state intervention in the lives of children and young people.
- Children, Crime & Social Justice
- Working with Vulnerable Families
- Plus one professional pathway option module from the following:
- Health Promotion
Examine community development and healthy public policy relating to working with children, young people and families to promote their health.
- Perspectives on Play
Children's play is significant for social, physical, cognitive, creative and emotional development and you will be expected to observe playgrounds and interview children to get a deeper understanding of these issues.
- Children's Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring
Gain a practical and theoretical introduction to coaching and mentoring children. This module will equip you with a range of techniques and interventions suitable for addressing the emotional needs of children in an informal coaching and mentoring capacity.
Life in Leeds
Fees & funding
Additional course costs
Tuition fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations. The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support.
- Free wifi via eduroam.
- Skills workshops and resources.
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources.
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC, laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app.
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies.
- Use of our School Practice Collection.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Course-specific essential costs
- Placements. You will attend a 60-hour placement for The Academic Self module, a 120-hour placement for The Professional Self module in year 2, and a 180-hour placement for The Graduate Self module in year 3. Costs for your placements will vary and you will need to pay for any additional travel, but you could choose a location which is convenient for your commute.
- Child Protection: An Introduction – online course. NSPCC safeguarding legislation and guidance accredited course in year 2 (£25 per person). Cost as of February 2020.
- Course-specific optional costs
- Extracurricular trips. May include V&A Museum of Childhood, The National Centre for Children’s Books and The National Videogame Museum (maximum £30).
- Hull Prison field trip. This trip is for third year students studying the optional Crime & Social Justice module.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (the library stocks books from your module reading list and can order books from other locations for you if a copy isn’t available but you may wish to purchase copies for yourself); placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you will need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
You may prefer to have your own mobile phone/tablet (to access university online services) but you can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: such as 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in social learning spaces and in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located on the ground floor of the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees.
Additional course costs
Tuition fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC, laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Course specific
- Use of our School Practice Collection
- Field trips to York and Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Additional costs
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Course-specific essentials
- Placement travel costs
(You will need to cover the costs to travel to / from unpaid work placements.)
Course-specific optional expenses
- Extracurricular trips
(Optional trips may include V&A Museum of Childhood, The National Centre for Children’s Books and The National Videogame Museum. These trips will be pre-organised and will cost no more than £30. You will be given prior notice about all trips so you can pay for them over a set number of weeks at no extra cost.) - Field trip to Hull Prison
(This self-funded trip is optional for third year students studying the Crime & Social Justice module in semester 1. You will be given prior notice about all trips so you can pay for them over a set number of weeks at no extra cost.)) - Meals out
(In years 1, 2 and 3 there will be an optional meal at Pizza Express, which will be self-funded.)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (the library stocks books from your module reading list and can order books from other locations for you if a copy isn’t available but you may wish to purchase copies for yourself); placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you will need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
You may prefer to have your own mobile phone/tablet (to access university online services) but you can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in social learning spaces and in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located on the ground floor of the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive and costs will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
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