Education, Culture and Childhood BA
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
In the first year, you'll take modules in child psychology and the sociology of education. You'll also study histories of education, explore the curriculum and look at how childhood has been portrayed in different societies and at different times.
In your second year, a work placement module gives you the chance to apply what you've learned. You choose where you want to go. We can help you find the right place if you're stuck. You'll spend up to 180 hours in the workplace and we ask you to keep a journal of your experience.
If you go on a work placement, you'll need to first undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The School of Education will organise and pay for this. We'll ask you to register with our online DBS service provider and present your required ID documentation. Once approved, your DBS will be posted to your home address.
Throughout the second and third years, you choose from a list of subjects including psychological theory and childhood experience, children and digital cultures, globalising education, philosophy and education, what is learning? and education policy.
Research is an important part of the course. There's a small-scale research project in the second year and an extended dissertation in the third year. We'll also train you in research methods.
In the third-year module Education@Sheffield, you'll present a critique of research by staff in the school. The module is designed to build your confidence so you can engage as an equal with your professors.
You can also study this course on a part-time basis. Contact the School of Education for more information about this study option.
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About this course
Our graduates go into educational leadership and management, educational journalism and publishing, educational research, community education and development, early years services, youth, charity and educational welfare work.
The degree is a sound basis for further training in social work and educational psychology. If you're interested in teaching, you could progress onto a primary PGCE. Or you may decide to stay on for a masters or PhD so you can specialise in an area that interests you.
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Subjects
- Staff
- School
- Quantitative
- Analytical
- Analysis
- Research
- Developmental
- Management
- Educational
- Journalism
Course programme
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
You can find out more by:
- Viewing course information on School of Education website
- Contacting the department using the details in the 'More' section
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Education, Culture and Childhood BA