Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year

About this course

Childhood studies is an interdisciplinary field that takes seriously the lives, rights and experiences of children from birth through adolescence. Drawing on developmental psychology, sociology, social policy, education and health, it asks how children grow and learn, how social structures and inequalities shape their life chances, and how practitioners can support children and families effectively. The discipline is grounded in a commitment to understanding childhood on its own terms, not simply as a preparation for adult life. At the University of Sunderland this four-year programme begins with an integrated foundation year, which is designed to support students who are returning to education or who need to build academic confidence before progressing to full degree-level study. The foundation year provides a supported entry point into higher education, developing the study skills, ac

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 15% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 15% of graduatescards →

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