BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (Top-up) (Online) at Teesside University

Programme overview

An online top-up degree that explores multiple perspectives on childhood and the critical application of theory to practice with children and families. It builds on Level 5 study, examining the ecology of child development in family, community and socio-political contexts and wider debates on the children's workforce. Students progress one module at a time through the Brightspace learning environment.

Faculty: Education & Youth | Duration: 1 or 2 years part-time (100% online, three semesters) | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: online | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Diversity and Inclusion in Childhood, Ethical Practice for Working with Children, Extended Practice Project Critical Report (assessed by a 4,000-word report), and Global Childhoods.

Career pathways

The degree provides a direct route to graduate status for those progressing within the children's workforce, developing reflective and reflexive practitioners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold 240 credits at HE level (typically 120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5) in a study area related to childhood, for example a foundation degree or higher national diploma. Applicants with non-standard qualifications or significant relevant experience working with children are reviewed individually. Applicants without the entry criteria can take UCPD Applied Learning for Childhood Studies.

GBP 4,758 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time; £793 for each 20 credits (120 credits). Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 1 or 2 years part-time (100% online, three semesters)

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