About the course

Children are at the forefront of policy and debate in our society. Headlines about children’s rights, the health and development of young people and how to protect the younger generation can often be found in the news. This course helps you understand the issues and gain some crucial insights into what shapes children’s lives from birth to age 19. We believe it’s not enough to study the issues affecting children, you also need to understand them from their perspective.

　　Why Childhood Studies

　　The course prepares you for a wide range of professional possibilities relating to children, young people and families, including teaching, early years, social care, child and youth policy work and more. There are also plenty of other occupations relating to children, young people and families, and our Childhood Studies course is designed to help you take the first step towards your career.

　　We’ll give you the chance to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. The course will examine relevant social theory and research, and draw on current policy and practices out there in the real world. You’ll be able to bring your own experience to bear on the course too. Along the way you’ll look at childhood through the perspectives of psychology, sociology, philosophy and educational theories. You’ll also have opportunities to study children's voices, wellbeing and development, social policy, how to protect vulnerable children and young people, youth identities and cultures, and children’s rights. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£45,000

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Huddersfield
Autumn (September), 2025	Huddersfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Huddersfield

BBCat A Level or equivalent

　　112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications or completion of a foundation course in early childhood or a related educational area

　　DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

　　112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications

　　In addition you must also:

　　have GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

　　complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check towards the end of Year 1, ready for your placement in Year 2, and to highlight any potential issues during your first term.

　　If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

　　TOEFL IBT - 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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