Childhood Development and Playwork

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

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...

  • 91% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork*

  • Placement opportunities available

  • Study abroad option

  • Part-time study available

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    Leeds Beckett University

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