Childhood Development and Playwork - BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Gain the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children and young people across a wide variety of careers.Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce.As part of this course, you’ll:Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include:- Hospital play- Therapeutic playwork- Adventure playgrounds- Community and policy- ...Read more

Gain the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children and young people across a wide variety of careers.Develop the confidence and expertise to work in a range of professions across the children’s workforce.As part of this course, you’ll:Follow unique learning pathways to shape your future career and gain vital work experience from a variety of placement opportunities. These could include:- Hospital play- Therapeutic playwork- Adventure playgrounds- Community and policy- Development work

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29/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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72nd
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
78th
What students say
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millie
11 Dec 25

Best- the unit is so easy to get to, teachers are the most lovely and understanding people ever, the course content is so interesting. Worst- I think the only thing I don’t like..Read more

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Gabrielle
11 Dec 25

The team at Leeds Beckett are very supportive and understanding they only want the best for you. The uni campus is very well equipped and very pretty makes it great place to study..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Child Development (Education) reviews

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millie
11 Dec 25
Childhood Development and Playwork - BA (Hons)
Best- the unit is so easy to get to, teachers are the most lovely and understanding people ever, the course content is so interesting. Worst- I think the only thing I don’t like...
Read more
G
Gabrielle
11 Dec 25
Childhood Development and Playwork - BA (Hons)
The team at Leeds Beckett are very supportive and understanding they only want the best for you. The uni campus is very well equipped and very pretty makes it great place to study...
Read more
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Leeds Beckett University
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