Program Overview
The Childhood Practice at University of Glasgow is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Childhood Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 321 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Childhood Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Childhood practice: building a professional learning community
- Leading improvements in childhood practice
- Contemporary perspectives on children and childhoods
- Practitioner enquiry and decision making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You will be required to have a degree (or equivalent) in any academic discipline. You should also have completed or be prepared to undertake a practice qualification: HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4 (in Children\xc2\x92s Care, Learning and Development or Playwork) or an equivalent professional qualification that allows you to register with a professional body (RCN/GTCs etc).
- Any applicant who does not meet these requirements but is currently working in a childcare setting and holds a degree can apply with the understanding that they must complete a practice qualification before graduation from the University of Glasgow. You will be expected to undertake placement based assignments.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 321 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 321 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Glasgow
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
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