BA Education, Culture and Childhood (part-time)
The BA Education, Culture and Childhood combines two academic subject areas—Education Studies and Childhood Studies. You will gain a detailed understanding of the themes underpinning current educational policy and practice and critically engage with issues surrounding child development and the meaning of childhood.
Course Information
BA (Hons) Education, Culture and Childhood (part-time)
Programme Code: EDUU02
The degree is truly interdisciplinary, drawing on psychology, sociology, politics, cultural studies, history and philosophy in order to provide a full and varied exploration of education and childhood. From the very outset, you will be taught by an excellent, high-quality team, including professors at the forefront of their fields.
Degree Structure
Completing the degree programme on a part-time basis will normally take five years. For each of the first two years, you will take 60 credits (three modules). You will then have completed Level 1. During Levels 2 and 3 you will normally take 80 credits each year.
Student progression through the degree might typically be as follows:
Year 1 60 credits (3 modules): Study Skills in Education, Culture and Childhood; Education, Power and Society: Introduction to the Sociology of Education; Comparative Histories of Education.
Year 2 60 credits (3 modules): Critical Curriculum Study; Child Psychology; Social and Historical Constructions of Childhood.
Year 3 80 credits (4 modules): Understanding Education: Research and Researching; Research Project in Education, Culture and Childhood; Dimensions of Education Policy; Placement.
Year 4 80 credits (4 modules): Children and Digital Cultures; Psychology and Learning Communities; What is Learning? Globalisation and Inclusive Education.
Year 5 80 credits (3 modules): Dissertation; Psychology, Experiences and Childhood; Education@Sheffield.
Timing of Classes
Classes will take place on week days during the day. For each taught module, there will be one two-hour seminar each week. Classes will be timetabled to allow you to complete your studies by attending one day per week during semesters.
Entry Requirements
We recognise that mature students often possess knowledge, skills, experiences and attributes that can be considered in place of `A´ levels or equivalent qualifications. For this reason, students applying for part-time study will normally be invited for interview. At the interview we will look for things such as enthusiasm, experience, subject knowledge, relevant skills, interests and activities, and an awareness of the time commitments involved in studying part-time for a University qualification. We would expect candidates to possess basic computer literacy together with English and Maths GCSE grade C or equivalent.
Course Fees
The fees for the part-time BA are £3,375 for 60 credits. This fee covers all charges for registration, tuition, access to materials in The Sheffield University library – including e-journals and books - and handbooks. Also included in this fee are the Year 2 CRB checks and digital recorders for student research.
The fee does not include the costs of additional set course books, your postage or telephone calls to the University, and the binding of your dissertation.
Students studying part-time are eligible to apply for the fee waiver.
Applying for part-time study
Students wishing to study the degree programme on a part-time basis, please complete the application form.
Career Opportunities
The degree opens up a range of possible careers opportunities. These include educational leadership and management, educational journalism, community education and development, early years services, youth, charity and educational welfare work. You could go on to complete a PGCE and become a primary school teacher. With further training, graduates can pursue careers in social work and educational psychology.
I've really enjoyed learning about all the different theoretical perspectives around the social aspects of education.
When I finish my degree, I hope to go on to do a one year teaching course.
Sam Bratton, student BA Education, Culture and Childhood
Contact
Dr Darren Webb
Tel: 0114 222 7084
Email: d.webb@sheffield.ac.uk