Childhood and Education Studies (Online) BA (Hons)

**OVERVIEW**<br/>**Our childhood experiences shape all our lives. Being part of that journey, as a professional helping children and their families, makes for a hugely rewarding career. If you dream of working in this field but want the flexibility of distance learning, University College Birmingham’s Childhood and Education Studies degree course allows you to study online and gain the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills to explore a wide range of jobs in this sector.**<br/><br/>Preparing you for a constantly changing job market, our online degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children’s complex psycho-social, physical, emotional and cognitive needs. You will study a variety of areas, from safeguarding and learning in early childhood to inclusive practice and supporting parents, as well as enhancing a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skill sets.<br/><br/>Our ‘flexi-learn’ online course has been developed to offer you an authentic sense of community, using a blend of communication tools including web-based/email delivery and ‘real-time’ online conversations and activities. You will have face-to-face contact with module staff, personal tutors and dissertation supervisors through web conferencing software, which you will be trained how to use before your studies begin. (See more details about the teaching and assessment arrangements for this course under Assessment Method below.)<br/><br/>**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**<br/>- **Flexible online learning** – Want to boost your skills while maintaining full-time/part-time employment? Studying our Childhood and Education Studies degree online provides a flexible approach to learning<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialise your studies** – Study and research specialist topics through a range of optional modules, a final dissertation project and innovative assessment regimes<br/><br/><br/>- **Diverse skills and knowledge** – Build your understanding around childhood development, social trends and legislative frameworks alongside employability skills for your future career<br/><br/><br/>**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**<br/>Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:<br/>- Childcare worker<br/><br/><br/>- Community education officer<br/><br/><br/>- Counsellor<br/><br/><br/>- Education administrator<br/><br/><br/>- Learning mentor (school)<br/><br/><br/>- Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)<br/><br/><br/>You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.<br/><br/><br/>- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**<br/>

At University College Birmingham, you'll learn from expert lecturers with access to world-class facilities. The university has invested a huge £200 million into its facilities, creating the perfect environment. Facilities such as their Health Skills and Simulation Suite and Human Performance Laboratory give students the chance to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers. Other facilities include the Financial Trading Suite, Prosthetics Suite and Digital Creative Studio.<br/><br/>You'll also be living in one of the best student cities in the UK. With a student population of over 80,000, Birmingham is brimming with student hotspots. Bars, pubs and clubs are dotted around the city, alongside beautiful green spaces, shopping options and business hubs. You'll also be in the home of some of the best food in the UK, with Birmingham being the home of the balti!<br/><br/>University College Birmingham's brilliant student support teams will help you throughout your studies. They offer one-to-one academic support, development sessions and skills workshops alongside health and wellness support. Every first year student will also be assigned a student experience mentor, helping you to reach your potential.<br/><br/>Register interest today and find your place at University College Birmingham!