Education and Childhood (Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

This course is designed for those who want to understand education in depth – exploring the ideas, policies and practices that shape learning today.

Department: Education, Childhood and Professional Studies  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This two-year accelerated, work-based degree combines academic learning with practical experience, giving you the knowledge and skills to thrive in education and beyond. Modules – Year 1: Professional Practice 1 (with practice), Constructs of Childhood, Children and young people’s development, The Interdependent Learner, The Interdependent Learner: Reflective Practice; Year 2: Research Methods, Professional Practice 2, Assessing Practice, Teaching, Learning and Play, Professional Practice 2 (with practice), Safeguarding Children, Young People and Families; Year 3: Research Project, Professional Practice 3, Professional Practice 3 (with practice).

Career pathways

This programme opens doors for those already working in education and looking to take the next step. It’s designed to support teaching assistants and educational support staff to gain a degree while continuing to work, creating a clear pathway to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through routes such as PGCE, SCITT or Birmingham Newman Direct.

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