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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: AA11
Children and Childhoods
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Children and Childhoods provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information Course summary - Develop knowledge of theories, concepts and principles related to children and childhoods - Study child development, therapeutic approaches and adverse childhood experiences - Put learning into practice by working with children and families on real-world placements - Apply theory, research and evidence as you develop as a critically reflective practitioner We champion applied learning – partnering with over 600 schools and colleges to help you put your learning into practice. T... International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 84% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Theories of Childhood and Society
Therapeutic Approaches and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Working with Families and Communities
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods in Childhood Studies
Practicum and Applied Learning
UCAS Code:AA11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £16,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £27,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
92%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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