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BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (top up)

This course has been specifically designed to provide a top-up degree that provides a direct route to graduate status for those wishing to progress their career within the Children’s Workforce. It presents the opportunity for you to engage with multiple perspectives on childhood, and promotes the critical application of theory to practice with children and families. Integral to the degree is the holistic knowledge and understanding of the ecology of child development in the context of the family, community and wider socio-political contexts.

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BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (top up)

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Childhood Studies Dissertation (40 credits) / EDU3105-N / TU Online

£1540.00

Description

You complete a research study on a topic related to childhood. The module is designed to facilitate the development of a range of skills that will enable you to independently research an area of professional practice. The focus of this module is autonomous learning. The dissertation, on your chosen research topic, is submitted at the end of the third semester.
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Diversity and Inclusion in Childhood (20 credits) / EDU3103-N / TU Online

£770.00

Description

You develop a deeper understanding of the range of influences that impact on children. The module establishes that generic, socio- economic, environmental, socio-cultural backgrounds of children are all relevant to children’s holistic learning and development. You will reflect upon the diversity among children and demonstrate how this informs professional practice that is inclusive and meets the needs of all children.
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Ethical Practice for Working with Children (20 credits) / EDU3104-N / TU Online

£770.00

Description

You critically reflect on a range of issues associate with ethical practice. You also explore a variety of ethical theories/frameworks and principles that guide practice for working with children in a range of contexts. Concepts such as moral obligation, accountability and responsibility, moral autonomy, justice and human rights will be explored.
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Global Childhoods (20 credits) / EDU3102-N / TU Online

£770.00

Description

This module is assessed by a 4000 word written report (ECA 100%) that will explain and reference the influences that geography, social structures and social systems have upon children's lives.
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Researching Childhoods (20 credits) / EDU3101-N / TU Online

£770.00

Description

This module applies the research process to childhood. The content explores understanding of professional practice in childhood that are based on primary or secondary (desk-based) research. The content provides a platform for you to develop a research proposal then carry out either primary or secondary research. You are assessed by completing a research proposal. If you undertake a primary research project you will also need to complete an ethical clearance form.
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