BA Childhood Studies
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in childhood studies, blending psychological, sociological, and psychoanalytic perspectives to understand child development and wellbeing. You will learn to support children facing modern challenges through a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical placement experience. It is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career making a positive difference in education, healthcare, or children's services.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a solid understanding of child development, attachment theory, and the social history of childhood.
- Explore critical topics including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, and building resilience.
- Apply theory to practice through dedicated professional placements in each year of study.
- Learn from a world-leading department internationally recognized for its psychosocial and psychoanalytic expertise.
- Study a vibrant curriculum covering play, infant observation, and the psychodynamics of learning.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in childhood studies, blending psychological, sociological, and psychoanalytic perspectives to understand child development and wellbeing. You will learn to support children facing modern challenges through a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical placement experience. It is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career making a positive difference in education, healthcare, or children's services.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a solid understanding of child development, attachment theory, and the social history of childhood.
- Explore critical topics including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, and building resilience.
- Apply theory to practice through dedicated professional placements in each year of study.
- Learn from a world-leading department internationally recognized for its psychosocial and psychoanalytic expertise.
- Study a vibrant curriculum covering play, infant observation, and the psychodynamics of learning.
