Education, Culture and Childhood BA

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X300

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,810 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

Education, Culture and Childhood BA

About

Course description

Why study this course?

Dedicated placement support

We will support you to secure a placement, bring in alumni to share their experiences, work with you to ensure you develop the most in-demand skills, and support you with career planning and CV workshops.

Your learning environment

Your course director knows every student personally, and you will get a lot of individual support across all of your modules, receiving swift feedback that is personalised and part of an ongoing dialogue to support your future development. You will be assessed by written coursework and presentations - there are no final year exams.

You are the focus

Student reps, our staff/student committee and our ambassadors all shape how our department runs. Within this relatively small student cohort, you will have a strong sense of group identity that allows you to flourish.

1st in the Russell Group for student voice: childhood and youth studies

National Student Survey (NSS) 2024

Gain a 360 degree view of education and open up a range of career opportunities working with children and young people.

Our course is one of only a few in the country to combine education and childhood studies.

You'll investigate different perspectives - psychological, sociological, historical and philosophical - to get a comprehensive view on educational theory, policy, practice and culture and discover some of the key issues surrounding childhood development and child psychology.

In year two you will develop your knowledge and skills in the professional environment through a work placement or work-based project. Thanks to our partnerships with regional educators we offer quality work placements, providers include primary schools, prevention and early intervention services, dyslexia centres and even a farm!

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable work experience, enhancing your skills and influencing your career path.

During your second and third years, you get to shape the degree to match your interests with topics covering areas such as educational psychology, the sociology of education, children and digital cultures, philosophies of education and education policy. We'll also train you in educational research methods.

There's a small-scale research project in the second year and an extended dissertation in the third year.

Our academic team are internationally recognised in their specialist areas and experts in their fields of research, so you will graduate with the knowledge and insight that employers are seeking in the areas of education, social care and youth studies.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

If you have non-standard entry qualifications you may be able to do the foundation year option and then progress onto the main course.

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB + B in a relevant EPQ (relevant research topics include politics, sociology, childhood studies, and psychology)
International Baccalaureate: 33
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD in a relevant subject + B at A Level
T Level: Distinction in the CACHE Education and Childcare T Level, including Distinction in the occupational specialism and grade A in the core component
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

CACHE Extended Diploma in a relevant subject is accepted at grade A

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
BBB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB + B in a relevant EPQ (relevant research topics include politics, sociology, childhood studies, and psychology)
International Baccalaureate: 32
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD in a relevant subject + B at A Level
T Level: Distinction in the CACHE Education and Childcare T Level, including Distinction in the occupational specialism and grade A in the core component
Scottish Highers: AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + BB
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

CACHE Extended Diploma in a relevant subject is accepted at grade A

English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements |

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Career

Graduate careers

School of Education

Our graduates go into educational leadership and management, educational journalism and publishing, educational research, community education and development, early years services, youth, charity and educational welfare work.

The degree is a sound basis for further training in social work and educational psychology. If you're interested in teaching, you could progress onto a primary PGCE. Or you may decide to stay on for a masters or PhD so you can specialise in an area that interests you.

Explore your career options on the School of Education website

I hope that BA ECC will continue to be a springboard for others as it was for me

Chloe Jameson Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Speech and Language therapist, Chloe, was certain that she wanted to work with children, but wasn’t ready to commit to a specific pathway like teaching, the flexibility of this course let her focus on areas relevant to the postgraduate pathways she was considering.

I was able to tailor the degree to my own interests

Sarah Winstanley Education, Childhood and Culture BA

Sarah's expectations of the BA Education, Culture and Childhood were thoroughly exceeded. The knowledge she gained has supported her in several ways as she embarks on a teaching career.

Studying at Sheffield helped me get my dream job

Anna Woof Education, Childhood and Culture BA

For Anna the BA Education, Childhood and Culture was a personal degree experience that developed her skills, confidence and helped open the doors to her dream career.