📖Program Curriculum
The first will introduce you to the key themes within the degree including childhood and youth in context, theory and practice of education and skills for working with children and young people. You will begin to develop an understanding of some of the challenges faced by children and young people including safeguarding, exclusion and social justice. You will also consider the impact of digital media, technology and popular culture on children and young people’s development.
Modules
Childhood and Youth in Context - 20 credits
Theories of Education - 20 credits
Personal and Academic Development - 20 credits
Skills for Working with Children and Young People - 20 credits
Curricula for Learning and Development - 20 credits
Safeguarding Children and Young People - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
The second builds on first themes, exploring the major disciplines of psychology, sociology and approaches to research within education. This also includes an introduction to professional experience spanning the first semester in a children’s and or young people’s setting. The types of placements may vary significantly, reflecting the range of interests on the course, but you will have an opportunity to access a wide range of practical support and signposting to help you find the right placement for you2. Examples of work undertaken by previous students include teaching or SEN support within a primary school, pastoral and mentoring support in a secondary school, youth support work in community settings and play therapy within a hospital setting.
Modules
Introduction to Professional Experience - 20 credits
Multi-Disciplinary Practice: Methods and Models - 20 credits
Psychology of Childhood, Youth and Education - 20 credits
Sociology of Childhood, Youth, and Education - 20 credits
Research Methods - 20 credits
Health and Wellbeing Education - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Modules
UK Work Placement - 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from one and two. This includes a second professional experience placement2 spanning the first semester, alongside highlighting special and inclusive needs of children and young people, and contemporary practices. You will also work on a dissertation in an area of your interest, with the support of a supervisor and your Academic Personal Tutor.
Modules
Professional Experience - 20 credits
Innovation, Creativity and Change - 20 credits
International and Comparative Perspectives - 20 credits
Special and Inclusive Education - 20 credits
Dissertation - 40 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
