Program Overview

BA (Hons) Professional Development (Childhood Studies)

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. This course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group.

Course Details

• UCAS course code: CLX2
• Institution code: P51
• Duration: 1 year
• Course type: Full-time, Part-time route available
• Study location: Petroc (Barnstaple: Brannams)

Year 1

Core Modules

• NORD3006: Critical Professional Practice in Context
• NORD3009: Challenging Contemporary Concepts
• NORD3010: Globalisation from a Regional Perspective
• NORD3012: Dissertation
• PETR3000: Exploring Children's Narratives

This module offers opportunities to develop an ability to reflect upon a range of historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, cultural, and other perspectives, and consider how these influence understandings of children and childhood nationally and globally. A focus on Health, and the Spaces for children, and childhood in society offers a sound base for learners to develop their own areas of interest.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

Tuition Fee Price Changes

In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for the 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at £9,535 per year. The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years.

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page, including the UCAS course code and the institution code.

Our Partnership with Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different. Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they're in the middle of the ocean.

Studying with Petroc

With main campuses in Barnstaple, Tiverton, and Brannams, if you decide to study at the combined college, you'll be able to take advantage of increased resources and the plethora of learning opportunities associated with them.