Course summary

Study the issues affecting children, including health, play, social influences and rights, and develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with and for their benefit. Prepare for a career that benefits children by gaining a true understanding of the issues affecting them. As part of this course you’ll:

• Gain a whole-child perspective, from pre-birth to early adulthood

• Prepare for a career involving children, from teaching through to community development work

• Experience professional project work through innovative, child-focused placements, such as working with a children's charity, educational organisation, national company, a children's business or in a relevant community setting

• Develop a deep understanding of influences upon children and social rights issues

• Consider childhood and children's lives from different perspectives

• Examine the experiences of children in different contexts, both national and global

• The Sociology & Social Policy strand looks at the relationship between the child, family, community and state

• The Psychology & Development strand investigates the various influences upon child development

• The Contemporary Debates in Childhood strand explores current issues relevant to children and childhood, including children's rights, childhood research, and moral dilemmas

• The Critical Reflection strand assists you in monitoring and recording your growing expertise to honours graduate level and planning a career pathway

• Real-life projects

• Practice based learning

• Dedicated in-school student advice/coaching service

• Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals

• Placement opportunities