BA Childhood
Course overview
The University of Suffolk's BA Childhood is a programme that looks into the well-established academic discipline of childhood studies. The course also adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on subjects like sociology, education, psychology, and social policy to understand children’s experiences. This method helps students to study context and interrogate current issues and debates concerning children in local, national, and international settings.
In the later years, students can pursue specialised knowledge by choosing one of three distinct pathways: Disability, Health and Wellbeing; Education; or Children, Rights and Social Justice. These pathways include modules that prepare students for specific career opportunities, such as the option to work towards the Early Childhood Graduate Competencies certification or gain practical experience with charities and the public sector.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A satisfactory Health check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are mandatory conditions of any offer. Two satisfactory references are also required as part of the application process.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants generally need a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), which is equivalent to BBC at A-Level, DMM at BTEC, or Merit at T-Level.
- Other international qualifications equivalent to A-Levels are accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component score below 5.5, or submit equivalent acceptable test scores.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme work as:
- Family Support Worker
- Early Years Practitioner/Manager
- Children's Charity Officer
- Social Justice Advocate
- Community Education Coordinator
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the BA Childhood at the University of Suffolk is £15,090.
Admission
Applications for this course are usually submitted through UCAS, but you can also apply through the university's portal during Clearing. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.
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