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Children and Childhoods with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

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  • Develop knowledge of theories, concepts and principles related to children and childhoods
  • Study child development, therapeutic approaches and adverse childhood experiences
  • Put learning into practice by working with children and families on real-world placements
  • Apply theory, research and evidence as you develop as a critically reflective practitioner
We champion applied learning – partnering with over 600 schools and colleges to help you put your learning into practice. This course will support you to develop knowledge, understanding, skills and experience to be able to progress into a variety of in-demand roles or onto a range of postgraduate routes in education, health and social care. If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year. 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. You’ll be taught by academics with specialist knowledge and expertise in a range of areas – from psychology and early years to teaching and counselling. You’ll collaborate with your tutors to model and create inclusive teaching and learning strategies and environments, and be supported to challenge accepted ideas and practices. You’ll also be joining a wider learning community of students and academics across the Sheffield Institute of Education. Because we partner with so many schools and colleges in the region, you’ll have every opportunity to gain experience and network with leading educational providers. You learn through:
  • Diverse learning, teaching and assessment methods
  • On-campus lectures
  • Guest speakers
  • Individual reflection
  • Peers engagement
  • Class debates
  • Group tutorials
  • Research-informed practice
  • Collaborative projects
  • Real-world projects and placements
  • Opportunities to study abroad
  • Coursework-based assessment
Key themes You will explore topics including child development, mental health and wellbeing, therapeutic approaches, working with families and professionals, and adverse childhood experiences.  You’ll learn how to evaluate academic research, literature and policy while developing skills of reflection. You’ll also have chances to co-construct learning through dialogic teaching methods to improve the quality of classroom discussion. We focus on applied learning, with innovative teaching to help you engage in problem-based, active learning with enriching educational experiences. As well as understanding the current practice, you’ll have the opportunity to apply research to real-world projects – gaining great experience that stands out to employers.  Course support You’ll be taught by a close-knit community of qualified and highly experienced teaching staff who take the time to get to know you. Throughout your time, you’ll receive personalised support, such as:
  • Specialist Hallam tutors and school-based mentors, to support your development across the learning experience
  • Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
  • Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
  • Career support for up to five years after you graduate

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. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Contemporary Issues In Inclusive Education Introduction To Inclusive Education, Childhood And Psychology Year 2 Compulsory modules Children As Communicators And Thinkers Introduction To Children And Childhoods Learning To Learn Practice To Keep Children Healthy And Safe Year 3 Compulsory modules Play And Enabling Environments Responding To Childhood Adversities Elective modules Autism Forest Schools Introduction To Counselling Skills School And The Curriculum Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages Trauma Informed Practice Working With Professionals Year 4 Optional modules Placement Year Final Year Compulsory modules  Global And Contemporary Issues Learning And Wellbeing In Childhood Project Working In Partnership With Children And Families

Assessment method

Coursework, practical.

How to apply

29Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Teaching-and-Education/BA-Honours-Children-and-Childhoods-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 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.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Teaching-and-Education/BA-Honours-Children-and-Childhoods-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. We are currently reviewing our tuition fees for the foundation year stage of this course following the Government announcement of fee changes for some foundation year courses and will confirm fees as soon as possible. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Children and Childhoods with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS