Education, Culture and Childhood

Our course is one of only a few in the country to combine education and childhood studies. you'll investigate different perspectives - philosophical, psychological, sociological, historical - to get a 360-degree view on educational theory, policy and practice. you'll discover some of the key issues surrounding child development and child psychology, and explore the themes that shape current educational policy and practice. a work placement in the second year gives you the chance to develop your knowledge and skills in a professional environment.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

The placement will be undertaken on a voluntary basis and you will be required to produce a detailed learning journal offering a reflective account of your experiences. in the past, placements have been taken in a variety of organisations including primary schools, nurseries, special educational needs schools, camhs services, sheffield city council young people services, educational theatre groups and educational trusts such as farms and museums. we will support you in finding the right placement for you career goals. if you go on a work placement, you might first need to undergo a disclosure and barring service (dbs) check, which is funded by the school of education. non-uk clearance is necessary if you've spent three consecutive months or more in any other country in the past five years. it is often easier to obtain the clearance while in residence in the relevant country. the clearing will become invalid if you return to that country for a period of three consecutive months or more prior to the placement.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

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.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. The University of Sheffield has partnerships with the following companies: