Childhood Development and Playwork
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: L5C4 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSE English Language.
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a minimum of 64 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies
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About this course
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Gain the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children and young people across a wide variety of careers.
Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce.
As part of this course you'll:
- Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include: hospital play, therapeutic playwork, adventure playgrounds, community and policy, and development work.
- Focus on the sociology and psychology of children and childhood in your classroom-based learning.
- Pay attention to the importance of play for children’s wellbeing and development.
- Develop specialisms in: playwork, child development, the sociology of childhood and social policy, and the provision and management of children’s play projects.
You’ll have access to work-based learning opportunities with experienced supervisors in a range of child-focused occupations. Upon graduation you’ll have a range of practical and transferable skills at your fingertips, and a critical understanding of contemporary issues central to the study and practice of childhood development and playwork.
**Industry expertise**
We have more than 30 years of experience in teaching childhood development and playwork. The course team shares a range of professional and practical specialisms in the fields of playwork, hospital play, and policy and project development. They are also actively involved with charitable children’s projects.
Visiting practitioners will give you an insight into their personal experiences of working with children in a wide range of disciplines.
**Why study childhood development and playwork at Leeds Beckett University...**
- 92% of students on BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*
- Placement opportunities available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time study available
- 100% of BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
*National Student Survey 2023
**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Playwork: Foundations of Theory & Practice
- Child Development: Exploring Issues & Perspectives on Play
- Childhood: Theory, Constructs & Concepts
- Experiential Learning: Theory & Practice Explored
- Experiential Learning: Organisational Development
- Experiential Learning: Reflective Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Playwork: Critical Applications
- Childhood: Rights & Society
- Experiential Learning: Theory & Practice Advanced
- Experiential Learning: Objectives & Evaluation
- Experiential Learning: Developing Reflexivity
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Playwork: Therapeutic Interventions
- Project Development: Managing Design & Delivery
- Childhood: Research Perspectives
- Childhood Development & Playwork: Dissertation
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