Childhood, Education and Inclusion BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and their families? Our rewarding and flexible degree places children, young people and their families at its heart, drawing on disciplines such as education, childhood studies, special educational needs, social work and social policy, psychology, and sociology. With a team of highly respected and experienced tutors who are experts in their fields, you’ll learn from some of the best in the industry.
One of the unique aspects of this degree is its flexibility. Following a core year, where you will develop an understanding of the wider concepts, you then tailor your studies more to your interests and career goals by choosing your pathway from our three routes: This allows you to specialise in the area that most resonates with your passion and career aspirations. Our course allows you to:
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study spanning education, psychology, sociology, social work and policy
- Core first year builds understanding of wider childhood concepts
- Choose from three specialist pathways after the core year
- Covers special educational needs alongside childhood studies
- Taught by experienced tutors who are experts in their fields
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — BBC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. provide an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Special educational needs support worker
- Family support worker
- Early years practitioner
- Youth worker
- Education welfare officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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