Course summary
Are you ready to take the next step towards making a positive impact on children’s lives? Our unique BA (Hons) Childhood and Society degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support your aspirations. Focusing on childhood from conception to 14 years, this degree is for those planning a rewarding future in a diverse range of areas including education, social care and health care. You’ll gain a broad view of childhood; child development and how different societies consider childhood. In addition to studying the core childhood themes, you’ll focus on modules related to society. Give real-life context to your studies and become even more attractive to future employers with our enhanced placement opportunities. You’ll be well prepared for the world of work with our extensive network of 600 partnerships in a wide range of settings. There’s even the opportunity to take your placement overseas. What you’ll study This course will allow you to develop a solid understanding of childhood in the contexts of families, peers and society at both a national and international level. As you develop and broaden your understanding of childhood, you will undertake research enquiries and placement opportunities, enabling you to reflect critically on perspectives of childhood.
Modules
Year One Academic Focus (20 credit points) This module supports you in your transition into Higher Education and in understanding what is expected at this level of study and beyond. Environments for Learning (40 credit points) This module considers how a range of environments support aspects of children’s learning and development. Understanding Children’s Holistic Development (20 credit points) This module explores the diverse ways in which children develop holistically (from conception to 14 years), as well as the range of biological factors and wider influences that effect this process. Contemporary Childhoods (20 credit points) This module examines children’s rights in both national and global contexts, with a focus on interprofessional discourses and different educational and sociological perspectives to support your personal and professional learning and development. Children and Society (20 credit points) This module explores how childhoods have changed over time through different national and global social contexts. Year Two Supportive Environments for Children and Communities (20 credit points) This module explores a range of environments and services that support children, families and the wider communities they live within. Researching Contemporary Childhoods (20 credit points) Through this module, you’ll gain understanding of and apply research methodology and ethical considerations by designing an ethical small-scale study. Social Constructions of Childhood (20 credit points) This module explores how the concept of childhood is socially constructed by the times and places in which children live and with the individuals involved in shaping their experience. Global Childhoods (20 credit points) Is childhood universally experienced around the Globe? The module examines this concept, exploring children’s lived experiences across a range of international contexts. Societal Dimensions of Childhood - Part One (20 credit points) This module explores a range of contemporary societal influences that influence childhood in various contexts, both nationally and globally. Societal Dimensions of Childhood - Part Two (20 credit points) You’ll engage with a specific issue that influence children, young people and their families taught in Part One. You will explore in-depth the impact of this issue on childhood as well as acknowledging and recognising challenges in society that have an impact on children, families and communities. Year Three Research Dissertation (40 credit points) As part of this module, you’ll design and carry out a research dissertation project in relation to children’s learning and development. Leaderful Practice (20 credit points) This module investigates aspects and issues for leadership in a context which interests you. Sustainable Childhoods (20 credit points) This module identifies what is meant by a sustainable childhood and consider a range of theoretical models and underlying viewpoints which underpin the notion of sustainable childhoods. Digital Childhoods (20 credit points) This module explores how growing up in the digital environment impacts on a child’s development shaping their behaviour and experiences as well as how children’s wellbeing in the digital environment is as important in any other physical setting. Policy for Children and Families (20 credit points) This module focuses on a case study in which you will identify key aspects of impact for the child and their family.
Assessment method
There are no formal exams during this course; we use a variety of assessment types to allow you to demonstrate your strengths across a number of skill sets.
How to apply
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:
- X388
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Clifton Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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 |
International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ