Early Years and Childhood Studies
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
How might modern-day pressures be impacting on children’s mental health and what factors are likely to influence their development? How do our individual experiences of childhood influence our views and perspectives? How can children and young people participate in society and how can this contribute to changes in policy and practice?
From exploring a range of different theoretical perspectives to analysing the thinking of key philosophers, on this course you’ll study the complex factors that affect children’s lives and explore ways to positively shape and influence their futures. Studying sub
Key highlights
- Explores pressures affecting children's mental health and development
- Examines theoretical perspectives and the thinking of key philosophers
- Considers how children's participation can influence policy and practice
- Reflects on how personal childhood experiences shape views and perspectives
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Child Disqualification checks required.
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Family support worker
- Children's centre worker
- Early years teacher (with further training)
- Play worker
- Education welfare officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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