Childhood Development and Playwork BA (Hons)

Gain the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children and young people across a wide variety of careers.<br/><br/>Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce.<br/><br/>As part of this course youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include: hospital play, therapeutic playwork, adventure playgrounds, community and policy, and development work.<br/><br/><br/>- Focus on the sociology and psychology of children and childhood in your classroom-based learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Pay attention to the importance of play for children’s wellbeing and development.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop specialisms in: playwork, child development, the sociology of childhood and social policy, and the provision and management of children’s play projects.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll have access to work-based learning opportunities with experienced supervisors in a range of child-focused occupations. Upon graduation you’ll have a range of practical and transferable skills at your fingertips, and a critical understanding of contemporary issues central to the study and practice of childhood development and playwork.<br/><br/>**Industry expertise**<br/>We have more than 30 years of experience in teaching childhood development and playwork. The course team shares a range of professional and practical specialisms in the fields of playwork, hospital play, and policy and project development. They are also actively involved with charitable children’s projects.<br/><br/>Visiting practitioners will give you an insight into their personal experiences of working with children in a wide range of disciplines. <br/><br/>**Why study childhood development and playwork at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 91% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Childhood Development & Playwork*<br/><br/><br/>- Placement opportunities available<br/><br/><br/>- Study abroad option<br/><br/><br/>- Part-time study available<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*