Course Summary

The BA (Hons) Childhood, Welfare and Education (level 6 top-up) is an exciting opportunity to take your understanding and practice of Childhood Studies and Education to the next level. The programme: • Is offered to you as a fully supported e-learning programme • Encourages independent study • Deepens academic knowledge and understanding • Can be studied over one or two years depending on your own work and family commitments.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Special Educational Needs and Disability - This module aims to raise awareness and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those who work with disabled children, young people and families. Students will develop their knowledge of inclusive practice, strategies and interventions to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in practice. The Global Child - This module aims to explore the concepts of ‘the global child’ and globalisation through a range of theoretical perspectives relevant to children’s global experiences in the Global North and Global South. You will investigate children’s experiences of education, child labour, being ‘out of place’ and children at war. Social Justice, Equality and Diversity - This module aims to explore the importance of social justice, equality and diversity in relation to children and childhood in society. You will examine the legal context of social justice, equality and diversity, nationally and internationally, and develop an understanding of how these are implemented across society, and in the spaces and places of childhood. Key Debates in Childhood Today - This module aims to develop independent study skills in order for the student to choose and critically explore a key childhood debate through a lens of childhood discourses. Research project - This module aims to support students to carry out and write up a small-scale research project, which is focused on an aspect of Childhood, Welfare or Education of their choice.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The BA (Hons) Childhood, Welfare and Education (level 6 top-up) will be delivered online using Glyndŵr’s virtual learning environment – Moodle. This is an easy to use self-contained website which enables students to access the course materials, tutors and other students across their programme. We actively encourage communication and have a thriving community of students online who share their experiences of working with children in a variety of roles. We use a wide range of tools for keeping in touch including, online conferencing, chat rooms (forums), e-mails, messaging and telephone/Skype. The programme is designed to offer flexibility to fit study around family and work commitments, however, students work within a course structure to encourage motivation and completion. The materials for each session are covered over a set period to enable students to develop their own study patterns i.e. daytime, evenings, weekends. Each session will engage students through a variety of tools from reading to video, podcasts, screencasts and exploring the web. Students will also be engaged in discussion around the session topics using a variety of chat forums. All students are invited to attend three, one day Saturday study days throughout the year where they will be engaged in workshops (linked to module content) and have a chance to meet other students and members of staff. These study days are not compulsory and content covered during the day is recorded as a video and shared with students online. At level 6 students are expected to make a transition to more independent learning and to manage assessments with more complexity and scope. Within the degree the main assessment types are: Essay Comparative Report Literature Review Research Project High-quality feedback and feedforward is provided to students studying online to enhance their overall achievement. Students will be provided with written feedback and/or feedforward for each piece of work and have an opportunity to discuss this with their peers and tutors. Feedback is presented in a way that allows students to see how their academic work is progressing throughout the year.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

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Institution code: G53

Campus Name: Wrexham

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


A completed FdA in a subject closely aligned to Childhood Studies or Early Years Education gained from Glyndŵr University. An equivalent FdA in a subject closely aligned to Childhood Studies or Early Years Education gained from a UK University. Or A total of 240 HE credits (level 4/5) in a subject closely aligned to Childhood Studies or Early Years Education gained from either Glyndŵr University or another UK University.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 4500.0 Year 1
England 4500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4500.0 Year 1
Scotland 4500.0 Year 1
Wales 4500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 4500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

This fee is per annum.

Provider information

Plas Coch
Mold Road
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Wrexham
LL11 2AW

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