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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
The College of Human and Health Sciences is bringing about real-life benefits for the health care, social care, voluntary and private sectors, ultimately leading to improvements for children, parents, practitioners, managers and policy makers. Our academic staff have strong links with a range of international networks and similar departments in European universities and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments. They facilitate rigorous research and evaluation, from birth through to early adulthood, with the central theme of health and well-being. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), over 75% of our research was ranked as being of international or world-leading quality.
(Academic Ranking of World Universities, ARWU 2020)
CHILDHOOD STUDIES PGCert/ PGDip/MA FT PT
DEVELOPMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC PLAY PGCert/PGDip/MA FT PT This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of how children learn and develop through play. You will explore evidence-based practice in play across a range of professional contexts, combining in-depth theory with fieldwork experience. This includes how the environment and social interactions support children’s growing repertoire of play skills, with a particular emphasis on the inherent value of children’s self-directed play experiences. Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques. Modules typically include:
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements A UK 2:2 (or above) degree in a related discipline, or its equivalent. Applications will be considered if you have significant relevant work experience. You may be asked to attend an interview and you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. English Language Requirement For all full-time taught programmes: IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
This programme will give you the knowledge and skills to support children and their families in a range of environments. You will develop a keen understanding of issues related to child development in contemporary society and how policy and services for children and families are planned and provided. Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques. Core modules typically include: • Childhood and Children: Sociological Perspectives • Children’s Rights and Safeguarding Children and Young People • Dissertation • Researching Childhood • Understanding and Observing Child Development Optional specialist modules typically include: • Advanced Practice with Children • Childhood Nutrition and Growth • Common Childhood Illness • Therapeutic Work with Children • Perspectives on Play
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees.
• Dissertation in Play • Perspectives on Play
swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships
• Play Theory and Practice • Researching Childhood
• Therapeutic Work with Children • Understanding and Observing Child Development
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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