Sheffield Hallam University

Children and Childhoods

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to work with children, young people and families, engaging with diverse communities, challenging inequality and transforming people's lives.

Key highlights

  • Builds knowledge, skills and confidence for work with children and families
  • Focuses on engaging with diverse communities and young people
  • Explores how to challenge inequality and transform people's lives

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — 104 UCAS Points

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Youth worker
  • Children's services officer
  • Teaching assistant
  • Education welfare officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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