BA Childhood Practice at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

BA Childhood Practice is a part-time, work-based degree for early years and childcare workers, validated by the Scottish Social Services Council. It develops theoretical knowledge and leadership practice for work with children from birth to 16.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Strathclyde Institute of Education | Duration: Part-time, work-based; entry at Year 2 (Phase 1 or 2) or Year 3 (Phase 3), no direct entry to Year 4 | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover protecting and caring for children, working with parents, carers, families, communities and other agencies, leadership of others, organisational frameworks, policy and legal requirements, and how children learn and develop from early years to teenage years. Learning is work-based, with the student's workplace role complemented by coursework and assessment.

Career pathways

Graduates gain promotion or change career into roles such as Lead Child Development Officer, Manager of School-aged Daycare, Early Years Education Officer, Head of Centre, Senior Early Years Worker, Team Leader in Early Years and Family Support Manager. The degree can lead to the MEd Early Years Pedagogue, PGDE Primary Education or MEd in Autism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct application to the University. Applicants must be employed in a registered childhood practice setting (registered day care or educational services, or working with children and families in non-statutory contexts) with a minimum of two years' experience after their practice qualification, hold an SSSC-recognised practice qualification, and be eligible for SSSC registration at practitioner level. Year 2 Phase 1 entry: 120 SCQF level 7 credits in a relevant subject (for example HNC Childhood Practice, HNC Childcare and Education, SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People), SNNEB). Year 2 Phase 2 entry: 120 SCQF level 7 credits plus at least 60 level 8 credits. Year 3 Phase 3 entry: 120 SCQF level 7 credits plus at least 120 level 8 credits. Accreditation of Prior Learning opportunities are available.

International applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2027/28). Part-time, per academic year as listed for 2027/28; tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time, work-based; entry at Year 2 (Phase 1 or 2) or Year 3 (Phase 3), no direct entry to Year 4

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