Course Overview
Course Overview This four-year BA Childhood Studies (including foundation year) is designed for students who need to strengthen their academic qualifications before embarking on our three-year degree. The programme begins with a foundational Year Zero to build essential skills, followed by three years of specialized study exploring child development, behavior, and the modern challenges facing children. You will graduate prepared for a rewarding career in education, healthcare, or children's services, equipped with a unique psychosocial understanding of childhood. Key Program Highlights Includes a foundational year (Year Zero) to develop academic skills and subject knowledge Explores critical topics like child development, ADHD, autism, and therapeutic group work Draws on interdisciplinary knowledge from psychology, sociology, and psychoanalysis Prepares for careers in education, healthcare, and children's services Taught by an internationally recognized department specializing in psychosocial studies
Available Intakes
October 2026
CampusColchester Campus
CityEssex
ModeFullTime
Duration48 Months
FeeGBP 19,500