Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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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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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
Childhood Studies BA (Hons)