Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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**Help give children the best start in life. Qualify for a lifelong career in a fulfilling field. Discover new abilities and capacities you didnt know you had.** If youre interested in a career engaging with families, children and their communities, the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies degree will provide you with skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of subject areas that combine to form childhood studies. You will learn about child development, childrens needs, and the historical, social, ...Read more


Help give children the best start in life. Qualify for a lifelong career in a fulfilling field. Discover new abilities and capacities you didn't know you had.

If you're interested in a career engaging with families, children and their communities, the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies degree will provide you with skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of subject areas that combine to form childhood studies. You will learn about child development, children's needs, and the historical, social, and cultural issues that impact their lives. You will also develop your knowledge and understanding of the child as an individual and the position of the child in society and family.You will have the opportunity to register on an exciting pathway during your first semester, Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies. This will allow you to become a practitioner and assures employers that you have completed relevant practice experience. If you choose to take this pathway, you will graduate with the degree title BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies.

Key stats

Social Work
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Health Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Health Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Health Studies graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Alexis
06 Dec 24

I really love the staff here at Sunderland. Everyone is very friendly and wants you to succeed. The campus is centrally located and has great facilities. If I had to pick..Read more

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Jemma
22 Nov 23

The university is very supportive and contains members of staff who are very knowledgeable and dedicated to helping students succeed..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Health Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Language
34%
Sociology
23%
Psychology
20%
Health & Social Care
18%
English Literature
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£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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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Children / Youth (Social Work) reviews

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Alexis
06 Dec 24
Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
I really love the staff here at Sunderland. Everyone is very friendly and wants you to succeed. The campus is centrally located and has great facilities. If I had to pick...
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Jemma
22 Nov 23
Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
The university is very supportive and contains members of staff who are very knowledgeable and dedicated to helping students succeed...
Read more
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