BA (Hons) Childhood Practice at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The BA Childhood Practice enables practitioners with experience of childhood practice to meet the Standard for Childhood Practice (SSSC, 2015) and gain an academic and professional qualification while remaining in employment. It meets the Scottish Social Services Council registration requirements for managers and lead practitioners in day-care services for children, and is delivered part-time with twilight teaching.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Intake: August | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is work-based and rooted in practice, with students entering effectively at year 2 subject to 120 SCQF level 7 credits of prior learning. Core courses include professional values for leadership in childhood practice, leadership skills, leading in integrated children's services, children in society and leading practice.

Career pathways

Graduate roles listed by the university include early years practitioner, nursery manager, deputy head of early years, children and families worker, early learning and childcare officer and SVQ assessor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4 or an equivalent professional qualification in Children's Care, Learning & Development or Playwork. They must currently work in a pre-five setting, out-of-school care service or similar environment, have at least two years' experience in a childhood practice setting, and be able to undertake placement-based assignments. Application documents: employer agreement, learner agreement, academic transcripts and a reference letter. The programme is not usually suitable for international applicants because of professional registration and employment requirements.

Intake: August 2027

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