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Childhood Development and Playwork at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
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11Dec
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27Jun
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Course summary

Gain the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children and young people across a wide variety of careers. Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce. As part of this course you'll:

  • Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include: hospital play, therapeutic playwork, adventure playgrounds, community and policy, and development work.
  • Focus on the sociology and psychology of children and childhood in your classroom-based learning.
  • Pay attention to the importance of play for children’s wellbeing and development.
  • Develop specialisms in: playwork, child development, the sociology of childhood and social policy, and the provision and management of children’s play projects.
You’ll have access to work-based learning opportunities with experienced supervisors in a range of child-focused occupations. Upon graduation you’ll have a range of practical and transferable skills at your fingertips, and a critical understanding of contemporary issues central to the study and practice of childhood development and playwork. Industry expertise We have more than 30 years of experience in teaching childhood development and playwork. The course team shares a range of professional and practical specialisms in the fields of playwork, hospital play, and policy and project development. They are also actively involved with charitable children’s projects. Visiting practitioners will give you an insight into their personal experiences of working with children in a wide range of disciplines. Why study childhood development and playwork at Leeds Beckett University...
  • 91% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork*
  • Placement opportunities available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time study available
National Student Survey 2024*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Playwork: Foundations of Theory & Practice
  • Child Development: Exploring Issues & Perspectives on Play
  • Childhood: Theory, Constructs & Concepts
  • Experiential Learning: Theory & Practice Explored
  • Experiential Learning: Organisational Development
  • Experiential Learning: Reflective Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Playwork: Critical Applications
  • Childhood: Rights & Society
  • Experiential Learning: Theory & Practice Advanced
  • Experiential Learning: Objectives & Evaluation
  • Experiential Learning: Developing Reflexivity
  • In addition choose from a list of Year 2 Option Modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
    • Year 3 Core Modules:
    • Playwork: Therapeutic Interventions
    • Project Development: Managing Design & Delivery
    • Childhood: Research Perspectives
    • Childhood Development & Playwork: Dissertation
  • In addition choose from a list of Year 3 Option Modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

    • How to apply

    31Jan

    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:

    • Year 1

    Entry requirements

    Qualification requirements

    Additional entry requirements

    Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

    Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.

    Interview

    We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview. Evidence of working with young people and/or community groups is required.

    Student Outcomes

    Operated by the Office for Students
    65%
    Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
    85%
    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

    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

    No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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