University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up) Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you’re already working with children or young people and want to gain a full undergraduate degree in childhood studies, the BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up) course is the perfect choice for you. This course will deepen your understanding of a range of childhood-related topics and enable you to apply this knowledge to critically evaluate your own professional practice, as well as the practice of others in childhood settings. For those with experience in early years, an optional pathway in Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner competencies is available.

This highly sought-after route allows you to build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills and strengthens your CV, enhancing your employability. Graduating with this pathway will earn you the title of ‘BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies’.

Key highlights

  • Designed for those already working with children or young people
  • Apply childhood theory to critically evaluate your own professional practice
  • Optional pathway in Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner competencies
  • Build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your early years skills
  • Pathway graduates earn an award recognising Graduate Practitioner competencies

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Nursery manager
  • Family support worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Children's centre worker
  • Youth worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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