About the course

Build a career in childhood services with UWS? BA (Hons) Childhood Studies.

　　Throughout this degree you will gain an understanding of the issues related to early childhood and services for children and families. You will learn about the values underpinning children?s services, and the importance of working in partnership with professionals from a range of disciplines. You will consider issues relating to management and leadership of early learning and childcare services.

　　The BA Childhood Studies includes childcare policy at home and abroad, equality, inclusion, health and well-being, language, communication, and early literacy skills.

　　Guest speakers will help to further improve your understanding of the subject. Recent speakers have included Professor Li Li of Kunming University who provided details on international perspectives of early years provision in China. In addition, Sue Robson of Roehampton University addressed creativity in the early years.

　　STUDY ABROAD

　　In year 3, there is the opportunity to gain experience abroad, with students having worked in Italy and Spain in previous years. 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£45,750

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Blantyre
Term 1 (September), 2024	Ayr
Term 1 (September), 2024	Dumfries
Term 1 (September), 2025	Dumfries
Term 1 (September), 2025	Ayr
Term 1 (September), 2025	Blantyre

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the West of Scotland

SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Childhood Practice or Childcare & Education or Early Education & Childcare

　　SQA HND: Additional Support Needs

　　SVQ Level 3: Social Services (Children & Young People) - will only be considered on the submission of an Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) claim

　　IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT : 78 no sub-test less than: Reading: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 17 Writing: 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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 the West of Scotland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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