Childhood Studies
BA Childhood Studies Code X320 Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day
Apply NowKey Facts
X320-
UCAS Tariff
112 - 96
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowThe degree in Childhood Studies at Aberystwyth University's School of Education will allow you to explore a diverse range of areas that are pivotal to children’s lives and will equip you with the skills and expertise necessary to work in a range of child-related professions. Whatever career you choose, this degree will give you a solid foundation of the knowledge and understanding, along with the critical and evaluative skills that employers are looking for. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2024
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Children's Development and Learning * | ED14520 | 20 |
Key Skills for University * | ED13620 | 20 |
Language Development * | ED14320 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years | ED14620 | 20 |
Partnerships in Principle and Practice | ED14420 | 20 |
Play and Learning:Theory and Practice | ED13720 | 20 |
Policies and Issues in Education * | ED10120 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Literacy in Young Children * | ED20220 | 20 |
Psychology of Learning and Thinking * | ED20120 | 20 |
Research Methods * | ED20320 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Discourses Language and Education | ED22420 | 20 |
Education, Diversity and Equality | ED20420 | 20 |
Making Sense of the Curriculum | ED20820 | 20 |
Safeguarding and Professional Practice * | ED24320 | 20 |
Working with Children * | ED20620 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Emotional and Social Development * | ED34820 | 20 |
Major dissertation * | ED33640 | 40 |
Mathematical Development in the Early Years * | ED30320 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Assessment and Education * | ED30120 | 20 |
Children's Rights | ED30620 | 20 |
Special Educational Needs | ED30420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 112 - 96
A Levels BBC-CCC
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM
International Baccalaureate:
30-26
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.