Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary:** - Select modules that reflect your interests and career aims. - Complete placements in settings with children and young people every year of the course. - Be taught by tutors who have expertise in social work, health care, teaching, playwork and psychology. This course introduces you to contemporary research in childhood and youth, which explores diverse aspects of children and young people's lives and considers their position in the family, their community and society more broadly. Key areas of study include children and young people's wellbeing, the experience of difference, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, psychological development, education, families, relationships with peers and community participation. **How you learn:** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. The teaching on this course demonstrates an emphasis on experiential learning and real life problem-solving which will help in making the links between academic study and future employment. You learn through: - self-managed learning tasks - group work learning tasks - lectures and mini-lectures within seminars - seminars - workshops - placement tasks and reflections - student colleagues feedback and evaluation of individual and joint tasks - work placements - Applied learning - Work placements A variety of experience helps you to understand children and young people in different contexts, and allows you to explore different places you might want to work in.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. Year 1 - Compulsory modules: Child Focussed Curriculum Child Public Health Early Experiences And The Developing Brain Researching Childhood The Story Of Childhood And Adolescence The Value Of Play Year 2 - Compulsory modules: Children And Young People's Development Developing Your Personal And Professional Identity Safeguarding And Promoting Wellbeing Undertaking Research Elective modules: Childhood And Loss Children And Young People With Medical Needs Exploring Second Language Learning Forest Schools Foundation Studies In Tesol School And The Curriculum Working With Emotional Intelligence Working With Multi-Lingual Children Year 3 - Optional modules Placement Year Final year - Compulsory modules: Digital Childhoods Improving Children And Young Peoples Health Research Project Rights, Participation And Social Justice Elective modules Autism: Challenging Ideas Of Challenging Behaviour Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection Therapeutic Approaches With Children And Young People Understanding Looked After Children

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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

Course code: X370

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BCC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.


Grade B from CACHE Diploma Level 3, for example in Childcare and Education or Health and Social Care. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/childhood-studies/ba-honours-childhood-studies/full-time/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills, or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/childhood-studies/ba-honours-childhood-studies/full-time/2022

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/childhood-studies/ba-honours-childhood-studies/full-time/2022

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14415.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
International 14415.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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