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UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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.
- 92% of students on BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*
- Placement opportunities available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time study available
- 100% of BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
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
- Playwork: Critical Applications
- Childhood: Rights & Society
- Experiential Learning: Theory & Practice Advanced
- Experiential Learning: Objectives & Evaluation
- Experiential Learning: Developing Reflexivity
- Playwork: Therapeutic Interventions
- Project Development: Managing Design & Delivery
- Childhood: Research Perspectives
- Childhood Development & Playwork: Dissertation
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
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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 - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Hub account for further interview details.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE