BA Childhood

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.

The University of Suffolk is a modern and innovative institution that commits itself to transformative education with a positive impact in its region. It has achieved significant national recognition, including being voted 1st University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025.

The university is dedicated to excellence and offers many different high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Academic Schools include Health Sciences and Society (which provides this course), and Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Technology, demonstrating its wide educational scope.

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.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BA Childhood at the University of Suffolk is £15,090.

The University of Suffolk offers various scholarships and bursaries specifically aimed at supporting international students throughout their studies. These awards are typically competitive and merit-based, providing a reduction in the published tuition fee to make study more accessible.

Graduates of this programme work as:

• Family Support Worker
• Early Years Practitioner/Manager
• Children's Charity Officer
• Social Justice Advocate
• Community Education Coordinator

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.