Childhood Education Studies BA (Hons) (Online)

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

Online

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Our childhood experiences shape all our lives. Being part of that journey, as a professional helping children and their families, makes for a hugely rewarding career. If you dream of working in this field but want the flexibility of distance learning, University College Birmingham’s Childhood Education Studies degree course allows you to study online and gain the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills to explore a wide range of jobs in this sector.

Preparing you for a constantly changing job market, our online degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children’s complex psycho-social, physical, emotional and cognitive needs. You will study a variety of areas, from safeguarding and learning in early childhood to inclusive practice and supporting parents, as well as enhancing a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skill sets.

Our ‘flexi-learn’ online course has been developed to offer you an authentic sense of community, using a blend of communication tools including web-based/email delivery and ‘real-time’ online conversations and activities. You will have face-to-face contact with module staff, personal tutors and dissertation supervisors through web conferencing software, which you will be trained how to use before your studies begin.

About this course

Career opportunities
Note: Some roles below may require further study/training. The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Community education officer
Counsellor
Education administrator
Learning mentor (school)
Childcare worker
Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

Entry requirements
Level 4 – Year 1

Non-tariff:

Level 3: Achieve a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
Work experience: You will need to provide official documentation before enrolment confirming that you are working or volunteering in an appropriate school environment for a minimum of two full days per week.
GCSE/IGCSE English Language: Grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
Tariff:

Level 3: Non-related subjects at Level 3 are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

FLEXIBLE ONLINE LEARNING – Want to boost your skills while maintaining full-time/part-time employment? Studying our Childhood Education Studies degree online provides a flexible approach to learning
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Study and research specialist topics through a range of optional modules, a final dissertation project and innovative assessment regimes
DIVERSE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE – Build your understanding around childhood development, social trends and legislative frameworks alongside employability skills for your future career

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Subjects

  • Education Studies
  • Academic
  • Childhood Development
  • Professional Management
  • Protecting
  • Safeguarding
  • Behaviour
  • Professional
  • Management
  • Dissertation

Course programme

Course breakdown

Year 1
  • Academic Skills for Distance Learners
  • Exploring Childhood Development
  • Learning in Early Childhood
  • Professional Management within Practice 1
  • Protecting and Safeguarding Children
Year 2
  • Behaviour and Individual Differences in Childhood
  • Language and Literacy as Communicative Devices
  • Research for Enquiry in Childhood Education Studies
  • Supporting Parents and Children (0-3 years)
  • Plus one option from:
  • The Role of Creativity and Play in Childhood Education
  • Professional Management within Practice 2
Year 3
  • Contemporary Issues in International Contexts
  • Equity and Inclusive Practice in Education
  • Dissertation
Plus one option from:
  • International Perspectives of Childhood
  • Children’s Voice
  • Health and Wellbeing in Context
Teaching and assessment

Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.

Teaching

You will be expected to engage with online learning and teaching materials throughout the course, with online classes and support sessions you are expected to attend (including distance learning classes and assignment support). For your final year dissertation, you will be supported through five 20-minute meetings with your supervisor via web conferencing software.

All modules include:
  • ‘Live’ webinar sessions where you can meet module teaching staff
  • Online video/text discussion forums where you can meet and work with other students
  • A minimum of three ‘live’ classroom sessions (which will be video recorded for posterity)
  • Weekly interactive learning and teaching content
You will need to allocate a minimum number of study hours per week, though some weeks may require you to extend beyond this, particularly when you are engaged in completing assessments.

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 100%
Assessments will employ a diverse range of technologies for which you will be offered pre-tutoring during your induction.

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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Childhood Education Studies BA (Hons) (Online)

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