Childhood, Education and Inclusion BA (Hons)

Do you have a passion for improving the lives of children, young people, and their families? The Childhood, Education & Inclusion BA(Hons) at Huddersfield offers a flexible and rewarding pathway, with a multidisciplinary approach that combines education, childhood studies, special educational needs, social work, psychology, sociology, and social policy. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>At Huddersfield, our Childhood, Education & Inclusion degree provides the flexibility to shape your studies around your interests and career aspirations. After completing the core first year, where you will explore fundamental concepts, you can specialise by selecting one of three pathways: <br/><br/>• Education <br/>• Inclusion <br/>• Working with Children and Families <br/><br/>This personalisation allows you to focus on areas that align with your passion and future goals, giving you the tools to make a real difference in the field. <br/><br/>**What will you learn?** <br/>Throughout the course, youll explore the nature of childhood and youth today, drawing on contemporary social theory and research. Key topics include: <br/><br/>• The voices, wellbeing, and development of children <br/>• Social policy and children’s rights <br/>• Youth identities and cultures <br/>• Safeguarding vulnerable children and promoting inclusion <br/><br/>With the option to focus on specific areas like neurodiversity and autism, or supporting social, emotional, and mental health, you’ll develop essential skills recognised by employers across education, health, and social care sectors. <br/><br/>**Career prospects** <br/>Graduates in this area go on to work in diverse settings, from early years to secondary education, and specialist roles like domestic abuse support, SEND case workers, and family support workers. Many also pursue further study, such as PGCEs leading to Qualified Teacher Status or postgraduate qualifications in social work or child nursing. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>At Huddersfield, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal development. Our award-winning teaching and strong links with industry mean you’ll learn from the best, with opportunities to connect with experts across the field of childhood and education.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.<br/><br/>Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.<br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Deloitte, the BBC, Microsoft and Virgin to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a student-friendly town with plenty to do and has a low cost of living compared to many nearby university locations, such as Leeds and Manchester, meaning you'll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you're meant to be.