About the course

BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up) is designed for people who want to gain a full undergraduate degree, and are working with children and/or young people. You will develop a broader understanding of a number of childhood-related topics, and use this to analyse your own practice and the practice of others in childhood settings. If you have existing experience in early years, you can take the optional pathway in Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies and graduate with a highly-desirable degree title BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies, improving your employability. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£14,000

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Sunderland
Term 1 (September), 2025	Sunderland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sunderland

To apply for this course you usually need one of the following:

　　Foundation Degree in a relevant subject (such as Education and Care)

　　240 credits (or equivalent) of a recognised UK undergraduate award, in a relevant subject

　　You must also have all of the following:

　　GCSE grade C or above in three subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

　　At least two years experience of working or volunteering in the early years or education sectors

　　A letter of endorsement from your employer or provider of voluntary work

　　An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

　　We will consider applications from applicants who do not hold the relevant academic qualifications, but who do have relevant experience or alternative qualifications.

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) will also be accepted if the applicant’s element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sunderland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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