BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

... United Kingdom
... Leeds Beckett University

Course Overview

This course will enhance your career potential within a wide range of public, private, and voluntary organizations. You could secure employment within organizations such as Save the Children, UNICEF, and the Children's Society, or you could choose to work in child and family law, youth and community work, or an educational setting in a museum. You could also progress your studies within the Carnegie School of Education on our MA Childhood Studies & Early Years, MA Education, or one of our teacher training courses.

Early years teacher

Learning Mentor

Social worker

Youth worker

Secondary school teacher

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels:

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Headingley Campus Beckett Park


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

14000, (INT)


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