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Overview
UCAS Code: | LL53 |
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Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time, 6 Years Part-Time |
Start Dates: | September 2022, September 2023 |
Subjects: | Sociology and Social Sciences |
Location: | Edge Hill University |
Example Offers: | BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |
This degree immerses you in the social, political, cultural and economic contexts of early childhood in contemporary society. You will explore the development of children and youth as both a field of academic study and a focus for future employability. This is balanced with the analysis of social trends and the study of sociological developments and phenomena in cultural, political and historical contexts, achieved through a focus on social structures, institutions, orthodoxies, processes, organisations and groups we live our lives within. If you want to gain expertise in the inter-related fields of early childhood studies and sociology, keeping your options open for a wide range of potential careers, then this degree is for you. You will graduate equipped with a variety of transferable skills appropriate to reporting, presenting and working effectively on an individual and collaborative basis.
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In Depth
What will I study?
In Year 1 you will be introduced to the core themes of the programmes across the interdisciplinary fields of early childhood studies and sociology. Key topics include social and developmental psychology, perspectives of children and young people in society, social policy and welfare, political sociology and cultural studies. There is also the opportunity to engage in a number of educational and cultural activities as part of an optional three-day, two-night field trip to London.
Year 2 builds on the broad theoretical knowledge you have gained in early childhood studies and sociology and applies it to a range of contexts, with the opportunity to study armed conflicts and political violence, contemporary perspectives on early childhood education and care, and class, culture and conflict in contemporary British society. There is an emphasis on the development of skills that will enhance employability and immerse you in local community activism, with the additional opportunity to undertake archival work and engage with specialist speakers and organisations on an optional field trip to Amsterdam.
Modules in Year 3 bring further depth and specialism to your knowledge and skills, with the research-led curriculum reflecting the cutting edge specialisms of the programme team and the transdisciplinary and international dimensions of early childhood studies and sociology. Contemporary themes are reflected in modules on terrorism, sexual desires, autism, socio-cultural analysis of a particular society and culture, as well as an exploration of issues in professional practice. In addition, there is an optional work-based learning opportunity and the chance to bring an enhanced international dimension to your studies with an optional field trip to a European city to explore its history, culture, politics and social organisations.
How will I study?
The main forms of course delivery are lectures and workshop seminars, including videos, presentations and small group work. You can choose to build a national and a European field trip into your optional studies. You will typically be required to attend for three full days per week.
How will I be assessed?
Course assessments, including the use of portfolios, essays, information retrieval exercises, seminar presentations and case studies have been creatively designed to encourage the potential of all students.
There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.
Who will be teaching me?
Our experienced staff have designed this course and our strong levels of student support ensure your time with us is an enjoyable, rewarding experience, underpinned by the extensive research activity and field experience of our team.
Members of the Departments of Social Sciences are at the forefront of teaching, research and publication in a number of areas including desire and sexuality, states, violence and terrorism, cultural and social theories and perspectives, culture and arts in society, professional practice, social work with children and families, education and youth issues.
Your degree will be supplemented by a series of research seminars and other talks. These will feature academic staff and visiting guest speakers from a range of professions and organisations.
Facilities
The Department of Social Sciences is based in Creative Edge, a state-of-the-art £17million building offering highly contemporary facilities for Social Sciences students.
The building features a lecture theatre, seminar rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. There are also social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.
Timetables
Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Modules
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Compulsory modules:
SPY1102Child Developmental and Social Psychology (20 credits)
SPY1103Children and Young People in Society (20 credits)
SPY1112Introduction to Cultural Studies (20 credits)
SPY1104Introduction to Social Policy and Welfare (20 credits)
SPY1110Political Sociology (20 credits)
SPY1111Thinking Sociologically: Sociological Theory and Applications (20 credits)
Year 2
Compulsory modules:
SPY2135Broken Britain (20 credits)
SPY2120Contemporary Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care (20 credits)
SPY2136States, Conflict and Political Violence (20 credits)
You will select one of the following optional modules:
SPY2139Self-Directed Learning (20 credits)
SPY2127Work-based Learning and Employability 1 (20 credits)
You will select one of the following optional modules:
SPY2123Child Welfare, Family and the State (20 credits)
SPY2126Promoting Equality in Childhood (20 credits)
SPY2128Representations of Childhood and Youth in Popular Culture (20 credits)
You will select one of the following optional modules:
SPY2125Children, Food and Sustainability (20 credits)
SPY2138Cultural Analysis in a Global World (20 credits)
You have the option to learn a language and study Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied in Year 2 instead of either SPY2125 Children, Food and Sustainability or SPY2138 Cultural Analysis in a Global World.
TLC1010Language 1 (20 credits)
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
SPY3130Sociology of the Body and the Emotions (20 credits)
You will select one of the following optional modules:
SPY3102Contemporary Issues in the Early Years (20 credits)
SPY3103International Perspectives on Early Childhood, Education and Care (20 credits)
SPY3104Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 credits)
You will select four of the following optional modules:
SPY3129Animals and Society (20 credits)
SPY3109Arts in Society (20 credits)
SPY3105Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice in Education Services (20 credits)
SPY3048Critical Autism Studies (20 credits)
SPY3106Critical Perspectives on Children's Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
SPY3110Critical Terrorism Studies (20 credits)
SPY3107Issues for Professional Practice (20 credits)
SPY3113Researching Early Childhood (20 credits)
SPY3101Self-Directed Study (20 credits)
SPY3111Social, Cultural and Political Ideas (20 credits)
SPY3125Socio-Cultural Issues and Questions (20 credits)
SPY3127Work-based Learning and Employability 2 (20 credits)
If you studied a Language module in Year 2, or if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.
TLC2000Language 2 (20 credits)
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
Example Offers
Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Level: BCC-BBC;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
- T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.
English Language Requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band or one band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Are there any alternative ways to meet the entry requirements?
If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack the necessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course could be for you. This free, seven-week programme provides a great opportunity to enhance your study skills and subject knowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria.
Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you will be well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge Hill University degree, although additional entry requirements may apply and the availability of specific programmes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
Typical careers for Early Childhood Studies graduates include working in the early years, private or voluntary sectors, and working in social services or for health and education authorities. Alternatively, you may wish to progress to further study or research in Early Childhood Studies.
Typical careers for Sociology graduates include working across the range of private, public and voluntary employment markets and careers in such diverse sectors as social and health services, general administration and management, media and entertainment industries and the retail and leisure industries. Alternatively, you may wish to progress to further study or research in Sociology.
How can I enhance my employability?
It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.
Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:
- Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;
- Studying Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;
- Learning a Language – you may be able to select language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as an integral part of your degree (for which you will gain academic credits). Alternatively, it may be possible to participate in Language Steps classes as additional study.
Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree on a full-time basis in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £9,250 a year. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme on a full-time basis in academic year 2022/23 are £15,000 a year.
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree on a part-time basis in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £77 per credit. This is equivalent to £1,540 per 20 credit module. 360 credits are required to complete an undergraduate degree.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2022/23, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2022/23 guide for your intended mode of study.
- Money Matters 2022/23 Full-Time: www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022
- Money Matters 2022/23 Part-Time: www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022pt
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinance for further details.
Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
If you wish to study full-time, apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com. Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
If you wish to study part-time, apply directly to Edge Hill University at www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply-part-time.
Further information for international students about how to apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: [email protected]
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] with any queries about overseas study.
Course Changes
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