University of Sunderland has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Progress in your career. Develop your skills in analysis, research and communication. Discover what you’re capable of. The BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up) course is designed for people who want to gain a full undergraduate Childhood Studies degree and are working with children and/or young people. You will develop a broader understanding of a number of childhood-related topics and use this to analyse your own practice and the practice of others in childhood settings. If you have existing experience in early years, you can take the optional pathway in Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies and graduate with a highly-desirable degree with the title BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies, enhancing your employability.
Modules
Please view the University website for more details on the modules studied.
Assessment method
This is a full-time course, and the timetable has been carefully created to allow you to continue working in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will spend up to two evenings per week on campus. In addition to this contact time, you will have supervision sessions for the Childhood Studies Research Project (Dissertation) throughout the academic year. There will be additional contact requirements for those students studying on the degree with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
25Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry requirements To apply for this course you usually need one of the following: Foundation Degree in a relevant subject (such as Education and Care) 240 credits (or equivalent) of a recognised UK undergraduate award, in a relevant subject You must also have all of the following: GCSE grade C or above in three subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. At least two years experience of working or volunteering in the early years or education sectors A letter of endorsement from your employer or provider of voluntary work An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check We will consider applications from applicants who do not hold the relevant academic qualifications, but who do have relevant experience or alternative qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
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EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD