BA (Honours) Childhood Studies
Three years full-time
UCAS code • X370
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Childhood studies
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Visit the Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.
2014 entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics and English language. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
• 260 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications. We accept AS levels. We do not accept general studies or Key Skills.
• Access – at least 45 credits at level 3 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
• 240 points from CACHE diploma in child care and education
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in the writing module and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skill areas.
You need to demonstrate that you have some relevant work experience, equivalent to 75 hours or more, on a paid or voluntary basis.
Download our application experience guidelines for more information about experience requirements and interview advice for this course. This document includes important information about your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being unsuccessful.
As you will work with children, you must complete a declaration of criminal convictions and health check forms. If successful in applying, a Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau) check is required.
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
2013 entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics and English language. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
• 260 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications. We accept AS levels. We do not accept general studies or Key Skills.
You apply for this course through UCAS.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/study/ug/fees-and-funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
• coursework • reports • essays • papers • timed assessments • book reports • self-evaluations • individual and group presentations • contributions to electronic conferences • work-based portfolios • logs • reflective diaries
Staff profiles
Visit the Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.
