About the Courses
You’ll learn about cognitive, biological, social, and emotional development throughout childhood and adolescence. You’ll recognise the complex influences that shape the lives of children and adolescents, including how play affects children’s development and motivation.
A key element of the Childhood Development course is the opportunity to gain a short period of hands-on experience working with children and adolescents in a range of settings, including schools, child and family welfare charities, and youth justice.
You’ll be offered clinical experience on campus and will have the opportunity to undertake short courses and work placements, as well as completing additional qualifications such as Safeguarding Children (Level 1).
You’ll learn about cognitive, biological, social, and emotional development throughout childhood and adolescence. You’ll recognise the complex influences that shape the lives of children and adolescents, including how play affects children’s development and motivation.
A key element of the Childhood Development course is the opportunity to gain a short period of hands-on experience working with children and adolescents in a range of settings, including schools, child and family welfare charities, and youth justice.
You’ll be offered clinical experience on campus and will have the opportunity to undertake short courses and work placements, as well as completing additional qualifications such as Safeguarding Children (Level 1).
Modules
Year One: Childhood Development Degree
Historical and Conceptual Issues of Childhood and Adolescence
Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People
The Development of Children and Young People
Year Two: Childhood Development Degree
Researching Children and Young People
Professional Practice and Employability (requires satisfactory DBS check)
Therapeutic Interventions with Children and Young People
Children and Young People: Policy and Contemporary Practices
Critical Perspectives of Childhood and Adolescent Development
Independent practical project
Year Three: Childhood Development Degree
Critical reflections on child and adolescent psychopathology
Development in childhood and adolescence
Plus two options from the list below:
The Psychology of Education and Work
Health Psychology Across the Lifespan
Practical Skills in Behaviour Analysis