Early Childhood - BA(Hons)

Why Early Childhood?
Our three-year BA(Hons) Early Childhood is an intellectually demanding and enjoyable course looking at the issues affecting children between birth and eight years old. You will link theory to the practice of working in an early years setting and gain an in-depth understanding of the social, psychological and philosophical factors related to young children's lives, learning and development.
Why study this course?
This course examines issues around children's place in society, education, special educational needs, child development, the development of identity, reasoning, language, and children and technology. In your final year, you will write a dissertation based on your own research with children.
We will encourage you to draw on and evaluate the voices of children, parents and educational professionals alongside theoretical perspectives. You will work both collaboratively and independently, developing key communication and interpersonal skills, learning how to work effectively with others, organise information and ideas, and present your ideas clearly and confidently.
Real-world experience
Real-world work experience is central to the course. You will spend a minimum of 10 days in early years settings in Year 1 and 20 days in Year 3, with a further focus on exploring professional roles in Year 2. Your observations of the children you work with will form part of the assessment process.
In addition, most of our students undertake paid or voluntary work with children throughout the course. We certainly encourage these activities, which provide invaluable experience and add to your CV. We ensure that timetabling allows sufficient time for other commitments.
Where it can take you
This degree is excellent preparation for those wishing to progress to managerial careers in childcare/educational settings, children's services and family support. A significant proportion of our students go on to study for an early years or primary postgraduate...