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BA (Hons) Children’s Learning and Development

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Be inspired to work in education and support children in their learning and development. Our innovative course challenges your thinking and provides a comprehensive understanding of children and childhood between the ages of 5 and 11.

Analyse different academic approaches from history, politics and philosophy to psychology and sociology. Unpack the complexities and challenges of how children live, develop and learn. We’ll use real-life case studies to cover an international perspective on children, childhood and education.

Discover the influences on children’s learning and how technology can enhance their development. With connections to over 2,000 organisations we’re well-placed to offer work-based learning opportunities in zoos, museums and more. So, you’ll stand out to employers with well-rounded experience in the field.

Graduate from our children’s learning and development degree as a children’s practitioner that’s skilled in listening carefully and communicating effectively.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Children and Family Health and Wellbeing

Children’s Developing Identity

Effective Practitioner 1: Safeguarding Children

Family, Community and Society

Researching Contemporary Issues

Understanding Children’s Learning

2 Year 2

Effective Practitioner 2: Working in a Multi-Agency Environment

Preparing for Research

Social and Emotional Development

Understanding Behaviour

Working with Children and Families in a Diverse Society

3 Year 3

Children and Families: Social Policy and Inequality

Educational Research in Practice

Learning for All: Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion

Reimagining the Curriculum

Supporting Children’s Learning

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

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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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