Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Bangor University

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

You will spend a minimum of 12 hours per week in small interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, workshops and presentations, where student input is significant. Workshops are an important feature to develop and practise subject specific and transferable skills in preparation for work placements.

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Location

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

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About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of imagination and creativity in young children’s play, learning and development.

Identify and understand the significance of creative development in young children.

Evaluate critically their observations of children’s play and creative activities, in the light of relevant theories.

Identify ways in which adults can support and scaffold the development of creativity and imagination in children’s play analyzing and justifying the decisions made.


The multi disciplinary approach of the degree offers a broad range of career choices in education and allied professions in the public and private sector, including health, social care, youth and community work. Alternately, some students continue their studies on a Masters programme or apply for a place on a PGCE Primary course. Should you decide to apply for the PGCE Primary course at Bangor, you will be offered an interview, if you meet the entry requirements.

240 points at GCE A level or equivalent plus GCSE grade C in English Language.
BTEC National Diploma – with Merit/Distinction credits in relevant subjects.

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Subjects

  • Child Development
  • Child Psychology
  • Children and Society
  • Ethics and culture
  • The globle Child
  • The child Outdoors

Course programme

Year 1 The first year Childhood Studies degree aims to give students a broad introduction to the three main disciplines of the course. You will study a range of compulsory modules which provide a sound grounding in aspects that are related to childhood: Children and Society Child Psychology Child’s Play Children, Ethics and Culture Children’s Health, Fitness and Well being Skills for Learning Year 2 The range of compulsory and optional modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and the major themes in the interpretation of contemporary childhood experiences: Child Development Researching Childhood Inclusion and Learning Needs The Global Child Developing Effective Practice Children, Literacy and Literature The Child Outdoors Mentoring and Befriending Year 3 You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of key areas, select optional modules and complete your dissertation. Identities in Childhood Safeguarding Children Children, Language and Bilingualism Substance Abuse in Families Profound Learning Difficulties Children with Communication Difficulties Dissertation

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Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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