If you're interested in a career engaging with families, children and their communities, the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies degree will provide you with skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of subject areas that combine to form childhood studies. You'll learn about child development, children's needs, and the historical, social, and cultural issues that impact their lives. You'll also develop your knowledge and understanding of the child as an individual and the position of the child in society and family.

You'll have the opportunity to register on an exciting pathway during your first semester, Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies. This will allow you to further demonstrate your commitment to working with children as you'll complete relevant placements and a portfolio of evidence to showcase your skills, strengthening your CV. If you choose to take this pathway, you'll graduate with the degree title BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies.