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Course Overview

With a broad subject area covering 0 – 11 years, this course can open the door to a variety of careers with children and young people. Whatever direction you choose to take you will have the solid foundation of knowledge and understanding employers are looking for.

This degree provides a solid foundation in the understanding of childhood and an introduction to the psychology of childhood. It will explore aspects of human behavior and interaction, and help you to understand why and how children may behave as they do.

Why study Childhood (Psychology) at Nottingham Trent University?

  • 97% of our education and teacher training graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE full-time undergraduate leavers 2016-17)
  • If you complete your undergraduate degree, you are guaranteed an interview for a PGCE Primary teacher training course at NTU during your final undergraduate year (terms and conditions apply)
  • We are supported by over 600 partnerships with local schools, colleges, and organizations, ensuring our courses meet the demands of the competitive graduate market
  • Many of our students choose to take a placement overseas. Recent placements have been available with a cricket project in Namibia, an international school in Brunei, an orphanage in Mombasa, and an English language project in Thailand
  • Excellent facilities and experienced and enthusiastic tutors.

What you'll study?

Explore how children learn and develop through their behavior, cultural perspectives, and the effect of the environment.  As you develop and broaden your understanding of childhood, you will undertake research inquiries and placement opportunities, enabling you to reflect critically on perspectives of childhood.

In each year of the course, you will further develop your understanding of child psychology. You will study the cognitive processes of children, social psychology, and its effect on the development of a child, as well as the range of therapies and psychological interventions.

The broad range of modules available within this course gives opportunities for you to develop both personally as a learner and professionally by incorporating the world of work and global perspectives into your studies. Key transferable skills are embedded in the modules and are reinforced whilst working alongside experienced practitioners.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A-levels – BCC; or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
  • CACHE Diploma at level C or above in a relevant subject area; or
  • 104 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
  • GCSEs – English and Maths grade 4.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

Fees

Full-Time Course Fee

£15200


This information was accurate on : 31/03/2021
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