COURSE CURRICULUM

The BA (Honours) Children and Childhoods program is structured over four years to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of child development, childhood experiences, and family dynamics, preparing them for professional roles working with children, young people, and families. In the first year, students build foundational knowledge through modules such as Children as Communicators and Thinkers, Introduction to Children and Childhoods, Learning to Learn, and Practice to Keep Children Healthy and Safe, combining coursework and practical assessments to develop essential skills in observation, communication, and safeguarding. The second year deepens understanding with core modules including Play and Enabling Environments and Responding to Childhood Adversities, while offering electives such as Autism, Forest Schools, Introduction to Counselling Skills, School and the Curriculum, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Trauma Informed Practice, and Working with Professionals, allowing students to tailor their learning and gain practical experience across diverse areas. The third year focuses on professional development through the Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma, providing real-world experience and insights into working with children and families in varied settings. In the final year, students consolidate their learning with core modules including Global and Contemporary Issues, Learning and Wellbeing in Childhood, Project, and Working in Partnership with Children and Families, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue careers in education, social work, youth services, family support, and related fields focused on improving the wellbeing and lives of children and young people.