Home » Study in United Kingdom » Cultural Studies

Childhood, Culture and Education: University of Birmingham

Javascript is required to view this map.
Degree 
BA
Address
Childhood, Culture and Education: University of Birmingham, School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Ads
Subject
Cultural Studies
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 4866
Fax 
+44 (0)121 414 4865
Website 
http://www.education.bham.ac.uk



Report Recommend

This programme is designed for those who have career aspirations and/or academic interests in the fields of childhood and education. It combines the academic study of childhood and education with a practical focus on career development in related areas.

The academic elements of the programme explore the ways in which children and childhood have been, conceptualised, represented and treated. Drawing on a range of disciplines from across the social sciences including Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy and Social Policy, this programme will equip you with the analytical skills and conceptual frameworks that are necessary for a critical understanding of childhood and education.

This programme has also been designed to prepare you for professional careers relating to children and education. It includes a number of professional studies modules that, as well as giving you practical experience, will also allow you to develop the skills that are needed for postgraduate professional training in the fields of childhood and education.

First year

In this year you are introduced to key themes and approaches to the academic study of children and childhood. More practically, this year also helps you to develop the key transferable skills that are necessary for successful study in higher education, and a professional studies module helps you prepare for a placement in the second year. You choose a placement in an educational context, which provides you with the opportunity to focus on the theory–practice interface in a school, nursery or community setting.

Second and third years

In your second- and third-year modules you continue to develop the knowledge and analytical skills relevant to many careers related to children and education, whilst also gaining experience of working in a relevant professional environment. Option choices allow you to specialise in areas of particular interest, and your dissertation gives you the opportunity to design and implement a small-scale research project.

Career opportunities

This programme develops a range of skills and knowledge that make our graduates attractive to employers in the fields of childhood and education. These may include – after postgraduate training – teaching, educational psychology, play work and a range of additional occupations working with young people and their families.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: BBB
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

  1. We are keen to encourage applicants with a wide range of qualifications and prior learning experiences. Please address any queries about qualifications, APL or mature entry to the Admissions Tutor.
  2. A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check (enhanced level) is required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

Admissions

Student Recruitment

International Relations


People who viewed 'Childhood, Culture and Education: University of Birmingham' also found interest in following institutions . . .