Childhood, Education and Social Work
Accessible, flexible and
practice-focused courses that prepare you for a successful
professional career
Childhood, Education and Social Work
Accessible, flexible and practice-focused courses that prepare you for a successful professional career
4th
in the UK for overall average positivity for Childhood and Youth Studies
National Student Survey 2023
8th
for student satisfaction in Education
Complete University Guide 2023
9th
in the UK for learning opportunities for Social Work
National Student Survey 2023
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Built-in placements
Our Childhood and Social Work courses offer built-in practice placements to apply your academic learning to real-world situations.
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Our Social Work courses develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become eligible to apply to be a Registered Social Worker.
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Childhood, Education and Social Work courses
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Explore and develop different areas of interest as you gain practice experience that will enhance your ability and confidence as a professional.
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- Foundation Options
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with young children
- Pursue specialisms that allow you to centre your learning around your passions
- Gain practical experience in different early years settings
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
MA Education
MA Education
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education
- Study across two years via a flexible, modular programme with an additional year for your final dissertation
- Learn part-time, with evening and weekend sessions per academic year
- Pursue your personal area of interest to build your MA course around you
BA (Hons) Education
BA (Hons) Education
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.
- Study real-word projects as you learn in an active manner.
- Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
MA Social Work
MA Social Work
- Gain the qualification to enable you to apply to register as a social worker
- Course is approved by national regulator Social Work England
- Study modules mapped to national professional standards to ensure course remains relevant to current practice
- Partnerships with several local authorities to develop your skills and employability
BA (Hons) Social Work
BA (Hons) Social Work
- Gain the necessary qualification to enable you to apply to register as a social worker
- Partnerships with several local authorities to develop your skills and employability
- 95% graduate employment rate
- Study modules mapped to national professional standards to ensure course remains relevant to current practice
MA Education (Online)
MA Education (Online)
- Investigate, understand, and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education
- Learn from anywhere in the world
- Explore crucial topics such as curriculum, inclusion, and pedagogy
- Specialise in one of four pathways
BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability
BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.
- Study real-word projects as you learn in an active manner
- Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
BA (Hons) Childhood with Therapeutic Play
BA (Hons) Childhood with Therapeutic Play
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with children
- Develop your understanding of and skills in utilising therapeutic play approaches
- Pursue specific pathways that allow you to centre your learning around your passions and interests
- Gain practical experience in real-world environments
BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology
BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Take the first step in your career as an educational psychologist
- Learn from experienced education lecturers and qualified psychologists
- Placement year opportunity
- Opportunity to apply to assist in faculty research
BA (Hons) International Education
BA (Hons) International Education
- Investigate, understand, and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.
- Study real-word projects as you learn in an active manner.
- Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with young children
- Pursue specialisms that allow you to centre your learning around your passions
- Gain practical experience in different early years settings
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year
- Lower entry requirements than the main degree pathway
- Integrated additional year to build your academic skills
- Professional school placement to give you a taster of a career in teaching
- Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
BA (Hons) Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year
- Develop your academic skills on an integrated foundation year
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with children
- Develop your understanding of and skills in utilising therapeutic play approaches
- Pursue specific pathways that allow you to centre your learning around your passions and interests
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Level 6 Top Up
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Level 6 Top Up
- Convert your foundation degree to a full BA degree
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with young children
- Pursue specialisms that allow you to centre your learning around your passions
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings
Foundation Degree Early Years
Foundation Degree Early Years
- Develop your confidence in your academic skills and knowledge
- Pursue your passion for Early Years
- Learn from a dedicated and highly-skilled team
- Have the opportunity to progress to Level 6 with the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Top-Up
MA Inclusive Special Education
MA Inclusive Special Education
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education
- Study across two years via a flexible, modular programme with an additional year for your final dissertation
- Learn part-time, with evening and weekend sessions per academic year
- Pursue your personal area of interest to build your MA course around you
MA Advanced Professional Practice
MA Advanced Professional Practice
- Meet your professional CPD requirements as you gain credits towards a full MA degree
- Explore your specific areas of interest
- Develop your future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles
- Study on a flexible course that fits around your current career
Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education
Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education
- Gain specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum
- Earn 60 credits towards an MA in Inclusive Special Education
- Learn from experts with personal, practical, and academic experience of autism
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools
- Gain specialist knowledge in mental health awareness in schools.
- Consider the role of mental health within education
- Earn 60 credits towards our MA Education degree
- Learn from experts with personal, practical, and academic experience of education
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset
- Gain specialist knowledge in implementing a growth mindset culture in education settings
- Earn 60 credits towards our MA Education degree
- Learn from experts with personal, practical, and academic experience of education
NASENC: National Award for SENCO
NASENC: National Award for SENCO
- Gain the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENC) required for newly-appointed SENCOs
- Develop your leadership and management skills as a SENCO
- Earn 60 credits towards a full MA qualification
- Study a course strongly rooted in work-based practice
PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development
PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development
- Learn how to unlock the potential of all learners
- Apply your learning to current school-based projects
- Earn 60 credits towards a full MA qualification
- Learn from experts in education
Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship
Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship
- Graduate with a BA (Hons) Social Work
- Attend university for one day per week
- Receive your salary while you study
- Pay zero fees and graduate without tuition fee debt
- Upskill and earn a degree qualification while you work