Course Overview

Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include:
  - Hospital play
  - Therapeutic playwork
  - Adventure playgrounds
  - Community and policy
  - Development work

• Focus on the sociology and psychology of children and childhood in your classroom-based learning

• Pay attention to the importance of play for children’s well-being and development

• Develop specialisms in: 
  - Playwork
  - Child development
  - The sociology of childhood and social policy
  - The provision and management of children’s play projects
  

You’ll have access to work-based learning opportunities with experienced supervisors in a range of child-focused occupations. Upon graduation, you’ll have a range of practical and transferable skills at your fingertips, and a critical understanding of contemporary issues central to the study and practice of childhood development and playwork.

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels:

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate:

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Interview Required:

We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Hub account for further interview details.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.