Course Overview

This course is delivered during the day at our Medway campus and is led by award-winning academics who have also experienced childhood practitioners.

We believe that working with children within your studies is vital – so it’s built into the course. We also understand that you may already have a wealth of experience in working with children, or even be looking to change career paths, so through this course, our goal is to help you become a more rounded professional.

If you are working on a paid or voluntary basis with children and young people in settings such as schools, nurseries, childcare, foster care, child minding, youth groups, cadets, or library services, this course is a great option. You'll build on your existing experience and will learn new skills so that you develop academically and professionally.

Throughout the course, you'll examine child development from a range of perspectives exploring psychology, sociology, philosophy, and the history of education. You'll study the relationship between theories of child development and practical application in the workplace.

General Eligibility

Applicants are required to hold qualifications at A level (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications). HLTA status may also be accepted as a Level 3 equivalent qualification. You may be asked to attend an interview.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0