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BA (Hons) Childhood and Psychology

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Take the next step towards a future supporting children and young people with our unique BA (Hons) Childhood and Psychology degree. Focusing on childhood from conception to 14 years, you’ll gain invaluable knowledge and skills to support your ambitions. This degree is for those planning a fulfilling career in a diverse range of sectors including education, social care, and health care.

You’ll gain a broad view of childhood and explore relevant psychological perspectives. You will also carry out empirical research, equipping you with the skills needed to move into employment in the childhood and psychology sectors. In addition to studying the core themes, you’ll focus on modules related to psychology.

General Eligibility

For UK Students:

  • Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International Students:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

Other requirements

You will also need to complete:

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Academic Focus (20 credit points)

  • Environments for Learning (40 credit points)

  • Understanding Children’s Holistic Development (20 credit points)

  • Contemporary Childhoods (20 credit points)

  • Introduction to Developmental Psychology (20 credit points)

2 Year 2
  • Supportive Environments for Children and Communities (20 credit points)

  • Researching Contemporary Childhoods (20 credit points)

  • Social Constructions of Childhood (20 credit points)

  • Global Childhoods (20 credit points)

  • Social Influences in Children and Early Adolescence (20 credit points)

  • Research Methods in Psychology (20 credit points)


3 Year 3
  • Research Dissertation (40 credit points)

  • Leaderful Practice (20 credit points)

  • Sustainable Childhoods (20 credit points)

  • The Psychology of Therapy and Intervention (20 credit points)

  • The Psychology of Language and Literacy Development (20 credit points)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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