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Education, Childhood and Culture at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Childhood is a vital life stage, and a fascinating area of study. On UEA’s Education, Childhood, and Culture course you’ll explore childhood from a range of perspectives, including the psychology of childhood, spaces of transition and change, developmental stages, global childhoods, and how childhood intersects with cultural issues such as race, gender, disability, and ethnicity. You’ll develop a critical understanding of childhood across a range of cultures and backgrounds. At UEA, you’ll be taught by leading experts and practitioners from a range of disciplines. You’ll have sessions from experts in sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, mathematics, and many other fields. Our team will help you explore what education and childhood mean to you. You’ll be able to shape the course to explore your own interests across a range of settings. You’ll explore art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and so much more. Situated on a vibrant campus in the heart of Norwich, this course will allow you to take advantage of our facilities and links to the local area. Gain experience through placements in educational settings, explore the coast and fens of Norfolk, learn from museums and galleries, and hear from local practitioners. You’ll be supported towards a wide range of career pathways, with an emphasis on supporting and nurturing children, such as through our strong links to teaching training, careers in educational research, work in government and charity sectors, or youth work. Our team will help you unlock your next steps. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X010
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £20600* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Education, Childhood and Culture at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS