Bachelor in Ba Professional Development Childhood Studies 2

For Bachelor in Ba Professional Development Childhood Studies 2, tuition is 24,296 USD per year.

Practitioners already embedded within the childhood sector who are looking to synthesize their professional experience with advanced academic inquiry will find this programme an ideal bridge to higher-level leadership. Designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, the course shifts the focus from foundational theory to critical analysis of contemporary childhood, encouraging students to interrogate the historical, psychological, and sociological frameworks that shape global policy and local practice.

Studying at Petroc in Barnstaple provides a unique, community-focused learning environment that prioritizes individualised support and small-group discourse. Students engage deeply with the spaces where children live, learn, and grow, moving beyond basic care provision to understand the socio-political narratives of childhood. By the end of the programme, you will have cultivated the ability to lead evidence-based discussions on health, societal influences, and global development, effectively turning professional experience into an authoritative voice within the sector.

A Partnership-Led Approach

This degree is awarded by the University of Plymouth but delivered through the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group, ensuring you benefit from the resources of a major university alongside the intimate, industry-focused teaching environment of a specialist college. This dual-institutional status grants you access to comprehensive student support services and membership in the University’s Students’ Union while maintaining a local, accessible base for your studies.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.