BA Childhood Studies
About this course
BA in Childhood Studies, an early childhood studies and education degree focusing on the lives, development and rights of children and young people. Core topics include Research Methods, Global & Comparative Perspective. Students complete a final year research project. The first year covers the foundations through Academic Practice at University, Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education, and Children, Young People, Families and the State. The second year builds on this with Child Welfare, Health, Well-being, Childhood and Youth, and Psychological Approaches to Supporting Development and Learning. Optional modules in the second year allow study in areas such as Inclusive Education and Education Through Gaming & Play. The final year includes Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives and the Final Year Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: DDM IB: 34 overall (6,5,5 higher).
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 50%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education
- Academic Practice at University
- Children, Young People, Families and the State
- What is a Child: Social Construction of Childhood
- Children's Rights and Social Justice
- Research Methods
- Child Welfare
- Psychological Approaches to Supporting Development and Learning
- Health, Well-being, Childhood and Youth
- Education Through Gaming & Play
- International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice
- Inclusive Education
- Final Year Research Project
- Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.