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Bachelor of Childhood and Society Studies in Top-Up

University of Sunderland

  • Sunderland, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Sunderland campus

About the program

One-year top-up degree for people already working with children and young people.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Childhood and Society Studies in Top-Up
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Career progression in childhood settings
  • postgraduate study at master level

Curriculum

  • One-year top-up (120 credits) after a foundation degree or 240 credits at UK level 5. Explores a range of childhood-related topics and critical evaluation of professional practice in childhood settings
  • with an optional Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies pathway based on a portfolio.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • To apply for this course you usually need one of the following: Foundation degree in a relevant subject (such as education and care) 240 credits (or equivalent) of a recognised UK undergraduate award
  • in a relevant subject to Level 5.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Qualifications
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,500 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunderland campus
Faculty or schoolEducation and Society
DepartmentEducation and Society
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.