Childhood Studies, MA / PGDip / PGCert
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Singleton park (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
The course in Childhood Studies is designed for a wide range of professionals working with children.
A broad range of topics are covered and students are encouraged to critically reflect on their practice and address theory and research relevant to their own interests.
The course will:
reflect upon the nature of childhood as a concept and the way in which it comes to be construed as it is
consider holistic child development in contemporary society
reflect on childhood and family policy in a variety of contexts
consider professional roles (one’s own and others) in relation to services for children and their families
encourage critical analysis of research in relation to childhood
encourage professional reflective practice.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
A UK 2.2 (or above) degree in a related discipline (for example childhood studies, education, psychology, sociology, mental health), or its equivalent
Applications are considered for candidates with significant relevant work experience
Applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously known as a Criminal Records Bureau, or CRB, Check)
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview
International applicants:.
English language requirements are a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Childminding
- IT
- CS
- Child Behaviour
- Medical
- Full Time
- Child health
- Nurse
- Child care
- Children Education
Course programme
Modules
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.
MA 1 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 180 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM07Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)60DissertationEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
Optional Modules
MA Childhood Studies ft
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select any two of the following modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
PGCert 1 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
Optional Modules
PGCert CS ft opt
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select one of the following optional modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children
PGDip 1 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
Optional Modules
PGDip Childhood Studies
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select two of the following optional modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
MA 3 Year Part-time
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
None found.
Optional Modules
MA Childhood pt y1
Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Choose up to two of the following compulsory modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
AND
MA childhood pt y1 option
Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select up to two of the following optional modules (N.B. a maximum of two optional modules can be selected during the programme):
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
OR
MA Childhood pt y1 comp
Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select the three compulsory modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Childhood
Optional Modules
MA Childhood pt y2
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Choose one of the following compulsory modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
AND
MA childhood pt y2 option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select one of the following optional modules (N.B. a maximum of two optional modules can be selected during the programme):
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
OR
MA Childhood pt y2 comp
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select two of the following compulsory modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
OR
MA Childhood pt y2 optionals
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select two of the following optional modules (N.B. a maximum of two optional modules can be taken during the programme):
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
MA 2 Year Part-time
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
None found.
Optional Modules
Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students should select up to 40 credits from the following compulsory modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
AND
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students should select the following compulsory module.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Childhood
OR
Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students are required to select 20 credits from the following compulsory modules.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
AND
Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students should select 40 credits from the following optional modules.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYXM07Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)60Dissertation
Optional Modules
MA CS 2yr y2
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select two of the following compulsory modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM14Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Child HealthEYXM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Children's Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People
AND
MA CS 2yr y2 opt
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select one of the following optional modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM13Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Practice with ChildrenEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with ChildrenEYXM17Academic Year20Common Childhood IllnessEYXM18Academic Year20Childhood Nutrition and Growth
OR
MA CS 2yr y2
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select the following module, if not already undertaken in year 1:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Childhood
Additional information
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Childhood Studies, MA / PGDip / PGCert