2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Childhood Studies (Part-time)
| Programme code: | BA-PT/CS | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 6 Years | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Hayley Davies | Contact address: | H.M.Davies@leeds.ac.uk |
For more details about this programme, please contact Dr Hayley Davies, 0113 343 9699
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
- A validated Access Course certificate;
- 3 GCSE 'A' levels grade ABB - equivallent to 320 points, (not including General Studies);
- BTEC grade DDM (distinction, distinction, merit)
- CACHE Diploma B;
- Entry through the University of Leeds mature entry scheme, or equivalent.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Education
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Education Undergraduate Examination Committee
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Education Studies. QAA 4/2000
Programme specification:
The Programme draws on the strengths of staff within the School of Education and in other departments in the University to offer rigorous, interdisciplinary academic study in the fields of childhood; education, sociology; social policy; and educational/social psychology. It aims to meet the increasing demand for well qualified specialists able to work with children and their families, both in the community and in the institutions which meet their needs.
By providing a sound academic base for the analysis and development of practice, the degree will produce professionals who are equipped to deal with the rapid changes that are a feature of the complex area of policy and provision for children.
The content of the programme consists of study in a number of areas namely:
- Childhood:
Specifically, the study of the theories and context of childhood, historical, sociological, cultural, psychological and political. Students will consider what childhood means for us today in a range of contexts and how this compares with childhood in previous generations.
- Education:
This strand of the programme considers the past and present, social and political context of early years and primary education. Students explore the underlying traditions, ideologies and belief systems and changing patterns of provision and policy making in these areas. Key themes include inclusion and the international educational context, and the development of curricula, assessment and pedagogy appropriate to the needs of children in the twenty first century.
- The psychology of childhood:
This strand of the programme explores the social, cultural, emotional and personal development of children. Key themes are the social development of young children including a child's understanding of self, the development of empathy and friendships, family relationships, early communication and the development of language.
- Social Policy and Child Welfare:
This area of study draws upon historical, social and cultural constructions of childhood and uses them to inform an analysis of the theory, practice and policy of child welfare from its beginnings to the present day. Students are introduced to contemporary issues and the most recent policy initiatives in the field, and critically examine their impact upon child welfare organisations.
The programme also seeks to promote the skills and understanding necessary to carry out research in these exciting and currently highly debated fields. It is also designed to develop European and International perspectives on issues covered so that students are equipped to take up opportunities in the globalized workplace.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
ACROSS YEARS 1 AND 2 STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO STUDY AND PASS 80 CREDITS OF CORE MODULES AND 20 CREDITS OF OPTIONAL MODULES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: (You may wish to study both optional modules)
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
CORE MODULES - Students are required to study and pass between 20 and 65 credits from the following list:
| EDUC1203 | Children, Young People, Families and the State | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1204 | What is a Child: Child Development and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1205 | What is a Child: Social Construction of Childhood | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1208 | Play and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1209 | Introduction to Childhood Studies | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
By the end of Year 2 students must have studied and passed 125 credits from the list of core and optional modules. (You may wish to study all 125 credits).
Students are required to study and pass 20 credits from the following list of modules:
| EDUC1206 | Social and Cultural Worlds of Childhood and Youth | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1207 | Children's Rights and Social Justice | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1604 | Building a Career from Education Studies | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Across Years 1 and 2, students may study 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
ACROSS YEARS 1 AND 2 STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO STUDY AND PASS 100 CREDITS OF CORE MODULES.
Optional modules:
CORE MODULES - Students are required to study and pass between 80 credits from the following list:
| EDUC1203 | Children, Young People, Families and the State | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1204 | What is a Child: Child Development and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1205 | What is a Child: Social Construction of Childhood | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1208 | Play and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 2 students must have studied and passed 100 credits from the list of core modules.
Students are required to study and pass 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| EDUC1206 | Social and Cultural Worlds of Childhood and Youth | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1207 | Children's Rights and Social Justice | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1604 | Building a Career from Education Studies | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Across Years 1 and 2, students may study 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
ACROSS YEARS 3 AND 4, STUDENTS MUST STUDY A TOTAL OF 120 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2.
CORE MODULES - Students are required to study and pass between 80 credits from the following list across Years 3 and 4:
| EDUC2100 | Health, Well-being, Childhood and Youth | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2101 | International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2102 | Approaches to Research: Theory and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2104 | Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Supporting Children's Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 4 students must have completed 80 credits from the above list.
Students are required to study and pass between 20 and 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| EDUC2105 | Students into Education 1 | 20 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC2401 | Inclusive Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2604 | Literacies and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LLLC2061 | Supporting Families? Analysing the Theory and Practice of Family Support | 20 credits | 01 Jun to 30 Jun (1mth) | |
| LLLC2222 | Violent and Sexually Offending Young People | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 4 students must have completed between 20 and 40 credits from the above list.
Discovery modules:
Across Years 3 and 4, students may study between 0 and 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
ACROSS YEARS 3 AND 4, STUDENTS MUST STUDY A TOTAL OF 120 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2
CORE MODULES - Students are required to study and pass 80 credits from the following list:
| EDUC2100 | Health, Well-being, Childhood and Youth | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2101 | International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2102 | Approaches to Research: Theory and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2104 | Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Supporting Children's Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 4 students must have completed 80 credits from the above list.
Students are required to study and pass between 20 and 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| EDUC2105 | Students into Education 1 | 20 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC2401 | Inclusive Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2604 | Literacies and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LLLC2061 | Supporting Families? Analysing the Theory and Practice of Family Support | 20 credits | 01 Jun to 30 Jun (1mth) | |
| LLLC2222 | Violent and Sexually Offending Young People | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 4 students must have completed between 20 and 40 credits from the above list.
Discovery modules:
Across Years 3 and 4, students may study between 0 and 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year5 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
ACROSS YEARS 5 AND 6, STUDENTS MUST STUDY A TOTAL OF 120 CREDITS AT LEVEL 3
CORE MODULE - Students are required to study 60 credits from the following list:
If you choose to study EDUC 3040 and EDUC 3903 you will be required to study and pass EDUC 3805 in Year 6. If you choose to study EDUC 3805 in Year 5 you will be required to study and pass either EDUC 3040 or EDUC 3903 as well.
| EDUC3040 | Critical Debates in Childhood and Youth: Research | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3805 | Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| EDUC3903 | Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
By the end of Year 6 students must have completed the 40 credit dissertation.
CORE MODULES - Students are required to study either 20 or 40 credits from the following list:
| EDUC3042 | Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC3550 | Child Welfare and Young Children | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
By the end of Year 6 students must have completed between 60 and 80 credits from the above list.
Discovery modules:
Across Years 5 and 6, students may study between 0 and 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year6 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
ACROSS YEARS 5 AND 6, STUDENTS MUST STUDY A TOTAL OF 120 CREDITS AT LEVEL 3
CORE MODULE - Students are required to study and pass the following module:
If you studied and passed EDUC 3040 and EDUC 3903 in Year 5 you are required to study and pass EDUC 3805 in Year 6.
| EDUC3040 | Critical Debates in Childhood and Youth: Research | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3805 | Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| EDUC3903 | Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
By the end of Year 6 students must have completed the 40 credit dissertation.
CORE MODULE - Students are required to study and pass between 20 and 40 credits from the following list:
| EDUC3042 | Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC3550 | Child Welfare and Young Children | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Across Years 5 and 6, students may study between 0 and 20 credits of discovery modules.
Last updated: 23/09/2016
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