Angela Thomson
Childhood Practice, BA
Introduction
Study Information
At a Glance
- Learning Mode
- Online Learning
- Degree Qualification
- BA
- Duration
- 72 months
- Study Mode
- Part Time
- Start Month
- January or September
This work-based programme validated by the Scottish Social Services Council for registration as a manager is designed to meet the needs of a range of individuals involved in working with children. It is offered as a part-time, online distance learning programme based on course elements detailed in the benchmark statements provided by QAA Education Studies, SCQF, and the Standard for Childhood Practice. The degree has been designed to promote and encourage workplace-based activities as the basis for academic study. The programme offers a flexible route into degree-level study.
What You'll Study
- Year 1
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At each level, the programme is structured into a study of four key areas, relevant to all childhood practice settings:
- The child in the sociocultural context
- Child development and learning
- The developing professional
- Personal research and enquiry
Optional Courses
Select one of the following:
- Study Skills (ED1064)
- Study Skills (ED1564)
Select one of the following:
- Creating the Child’s Environment (ED1068)
- Creating the Child’s Environment (ED1568)
- Study Skills (ED1064)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on effective learning and academic writing. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Study Skills (ED1564)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on effective learning and academic writing. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Creating the Child's Environment (ED1068)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on different learning environments for the child. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Creating the Child's Environment (ED1568)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on different learning environments for the child. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Year 2
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Optional Courses
- The Child in Society: Living and Learning in Families (ED2012) OR The Child in Society: Living and Learning in Families (ED2518)
- Principles of Development and Learning (ED2013) OR Principles of Development and Learning (ED2519)
- Leadership and Management within an Education and Childcare Setting (ED2014) OR Leadership and Management within an Education and Childcare Setting (ED2520)
- Young Children and Science (ED2016) OR Young Children and Science (ED2521)
- Supporting the Health and Well Being of Young Children (ED2035) OR Supporting the Health and Well Being of Young Children (ED2507)
- The Child in Society: Living and Learning in Families (ED2012)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on family and community learning. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- The Child in Society: Living and Learning in Families (ED2518)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on family and community learning. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Principles of Development and Learning (ED2013)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on extending knowledge and understanding of child development. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Principles of Development and Learning (ED2519)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on extending knowledge and understanding of child development. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Leadership and Management Within an Education and Childcare Setting (ED2014)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on developing leadership and management competencies. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Leadership and Management Within an Education and Childcare Setting (ED2520)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on developing leadership and management competencies. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Young Children and Science (ED2016)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on how children make sense of the natural and physical aspects of their world. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Young Children and Science (ED2521)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on how children make sense of the natural and physical aspects of their world. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Young Children (ED2035)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on exploring the health needs of individual children and examining policy to support the health and wellbeing of young children. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Young Children (ED2507)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on exploring the health needs of individual children and examining policy to support the health and wellbeing of young children. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Year 3
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Optional Courses
- Living, Learning and Teaching in Communities (ED3045) OR Living, Learning and Teaching in Communities (ED3504)
- Effecting Change in Development and Learning (ED3046) OR Effecting Change in Development and Learning (ED3505)
- Management of Change (ED3047) OR Management of Change (ED3506)
- Research and Enquiry: Informed Perspectives (ED3048) OR Research and Enquiry: Informed Perspectives (ED3509)
- Living, Learning and Teaching in Communities (ED3045)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on the child in the wider community. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Living, Learning and Teaching in Communities (ED3504)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on the child in the wider community. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Effecting Change in Development and Learning (ED3046)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on utilising new learning to effect change in an Education and Childcare setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Effecting Change in Development and Learning (ED3505)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on utilising new learning to effect change in an Education and Childcare setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Management of Change (ED3047)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on using relevant principles to develop management competencies and understanding of the impact of change on professional roles and responsibilities within an Education and Childcare setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Management of Change (ED3506)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on using relevant principles to develop management competencies and understanding of the impact of change on professional roles and responsibilities within an Education and Childcare setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Research and Enquiry: Informed Perspectives (ED3048)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on the need for action research to inform practice, the process of research and a small scale research study in the student’s work setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Research and Enquiry: Informed Perspectives (ED3509)
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30 Credit Points
This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on the need for action research to inform practice, the process of research and a small scale research study in the student’s work setting. The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Amendments to Programmes and Courses document.
How You'll Study
The programme is studied by distance learning with materials available online. This will be supported by work-based practice on the part of the student.
- Students are supported by personal tutors with whom they can maintain contact by email, phone or by an arranged visit to the university.
- Students are actively encouraged to work collaboratively in small cohorts with other students studying the same unit
- Invitation to unit induction and network sessions on campus
Learning Methods
- Individual Projects
- Lectures
- Research
- Tutorials
Assessment Methods
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:
- coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
- practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and
- written examinations at the end of each course.
The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
Why Study Childhood Practice?
- BA Childhood Practice is offered as an online distance learning programme
- The programme improves critical reflection on practise and comes from high quality research and teaching
- The School of Education focuses on Communities, Partnerships, Professional Learning, Teacher Education, Pedagogy and Innovation which is interdisciplinary
- The programme is designed to work with children from 0-16, nursery and out of school care
Entry Requirements
Prospective BACP students will be required to evidence characteristics consistent with the following:
- HNC Childhood Practice
- Employment in a relevant setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week
- The ability to engage in online learning and have effective word-processing, email and web search skills
Qualifications
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
The information displayed in this section shows a shortened summary of our entry requirements. For more information, or for full entry requirements for Education degrees, see our detailed entry requirements section.
English Language Requirements
To study for an Undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
IELTS Academic:
OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
Read more about specific English Language requirements here.
International Applicants
Should your programme necessitate a visit to the University you may find the following information helpful.
Fitness to Practice Guidelines
Students undertaking Education, Medicine or Dentistry programmes must comply with the University's fitness to practise guidelines.
Fees and Funding
You will be classified as one of the fee categories below.
| Fee category | Cost |
|---|---|
| EU / International students | £1,240 |
| Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 15 credits. | |
| UK | £430 |
| Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 15 credits. |
Additional Fees
- In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses. Any additional fees for a course can be found in our Catalogue of Courses.
- For more information about tuition fees for this programme, including our refund policy, please visit our Tuition Fees page.
Scholarships and Funding
UK Scholarship
Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who pay tuition fees may be eligible for specific scholarships allowing them to receive additional funding. These are designed to provide assistance to help students support themselves during their time at Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Global Scholarship
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme. More about this funding opportunity.Funding Database
View all funding options in our Funding Database.
Careers
There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.
- More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen
- More information on the Careers and Employability Service
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Our Experts
- Programme Leader
- Catriona Isobel McDonald
Information About Staff Changes
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. Staff changes will occur from time to time.
Get in Touch
Contact Details
- Address
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Student Recruitment & Admissions
University of Aberdeen
University Office
Regent Walk
Aberdeen
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