2021/22 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Childhood Studies (International)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

3 GCSE A Level grade ABB - equivalent to 320 points, (not including General Studies)
BTEC grade DDM (distinction, distinction merit)
CACHE Diploma A
A validated Access Course certificate
Entry through the University of Leeds mature entry scheme, or equivalent
IELTS: 6.5
Students are normally expected to have achieved a Level One average of 60%

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

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

The BA (Hons.) Childhood Studies programme at Leeds is one of the main competitors in the UK for undergraduate students choosing this discipline; however, we are mindful that in order to remain at our current leading position and, indeed, to become the de facto choice for students choosing this degree programme, we need to offer a programme that is cutting edge in terms of content, coverage and delivery methodology. With a full complement of teaching staff and a recently appointed Professor in the area, it is timely that we undergo a revision of the BA Childhood Studies programme.

The Childhood Studies programme at the University of Leeds is distinctive in the following essential factors 1. Core modules at Level 1 introduce key concepts of childhood and youth through a multidisciplinary approach 2. The programme explores different cultural constructions of childhood and youth and the impact on lived realities in diverse and differing contexts 3. A thematic approach allows students to map their learning pathway through each level. 4. This programme offers a greater choice of optional modules which have been developed in response to student feedback. 5. To encourage greater interaction between students, a module will be designed to be taught to Level 2 and Level 3 students together. Assessment work will be developed through seminars appropriate to each level. 6. It will be ensured that teaching in all modules will be research based and research led.

The course is run in line with the University’s internationalisation strategy in teaching. The BA programme addresses childhood and youth through generational and life course perspectives. These theoretical approaches combine with a thematic approach to exploring key issues in order to ensure both academic rigour of the new degree and its academic distinctiveness.

The degree will draw on current staffing resources and areas of particular expertise within the School of Education. It will be taught by an experienced academic team, mainly by staff based in the School of Education (and potentially drawing on colleagues from other departments in the University as the programme is developed). This is to ensure that all teaching is research based and research led. It will offer rigorous and multidisciplinary academic study through lectures, seminars, workshops and personal supervision. The course will have access to a range of learning resources and pedagogical approaches including media and digital technologies. During their three years of undergraduate study students will be required to engage actively in reflexive personal study and engage actively with their tutors and fellow students in debate, analysis and critique. The course provides a gradual and progressive learning experience through its carefully staged and sequenced design. The establishing of key basic understanding to gradually increase student understanding of complexity and sophistication of analysis. Through the emphasis on the active engagement of students in their own learning and the systematic interactive elements of study, the course will be capable of responding to the needs and interests of students with different educational, social and cultural backgrounds.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study either 20 credits of Optional or Discovery modules.

Discovery modules:

Students are required to study either 20 credits of Optional or Discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study and pass at least 20 credits from the following optional modules, you may decide to study up to 40 credits.

Discovery modules:

You can also study up to 20 credits of discovery modules if you have only chosen one optional module. Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional module becomes compulsory and must be passed.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Optional modules:

For Study Abroad Students
If you register for Study Year Abroad, you will select EDUC9001 Study Abroad and you will be expected to select mostly Education courses at a non-UK University.

OR

For Horizon Year Abroad Students
If you register for Horizon Year Abroad, you will take LEED9000 Horizon Year Abroad (100 credits) and you will also be required to register for MODL3150 Intercultural Communication and Global Citizenship: A Critical Approach for the Horizon Year Abroad (20 credits). Both of these modules must be passed.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study and pass the following compulsory module:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study and pass at least 20 credits from the following optional modules. You can choose up to 40 credits.

Discovery modules:

You can also study up to 20 credits of discovery modules if you have only chosen one optional module.

Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional module becomes compulsory and must be passed.

Last updated: 30/06/2021 12:18:24

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