Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
The well-being of babies and young children is at the heart of this degree, which will prepare you to become a confident and competent advocate for children from birth to 5 years. Studying at our recently extended state-of-the-art £71 million City South Campus, you will have access to excellent facilities to enhance your understanding and knowledge.
You will gain a complete understanding of young children’s needs, how they learn, develop and grow and how their early experiences are so fundamentally important. You will also explore wider concepts to support your understanding such as social justice, social mobility and social responsibility.
As you progress through the course, you will develop your personal and professional skills so that after university you should be influential in developing practice, provision and policy, as well as resilient and self-assured as you progress in your career.
This course should present many rewarding opportunities for you to explore once you have graduated in many different UK institutions, such as schools, nurseries and charities. Our staff are dedicated to preparing you for the world of work and will help you to decide which role you want to pursue after graduating.
There will be opportunities for you to work, and learn, alongside a variety of professionals delivering services that support the wellbeing, development and learning needs of babies and young children, with this in mind you will have placement opportunities throughout the programme.
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About this course
Are you passionate about providing children with the very best start in life? Our Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) course seamlessly combines theory with practical experience, so that you can achieve your career goals and make a positive impact on young children’s lives.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
4 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Adult Numeracy only
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Strong commitment to social justice and the rights of babies and young children, which you will be exposed to for best practice throughout the course
High employability rate - we will make sure that you are ready for employment when graduating and will support you to gain experience in the areas you are most passionate about. Nearly 99 per cent of the School's undergraduate students are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
Study in our recently extended £71 million City South Campus - You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities which will inspire and motivate you
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Subjects
- Child Development
- Child Protection
- Leadership and Management
- Early Childhood
- Young children
- Personal Development Planning
- Celebrating Diversity
- Healthy Child
- Contemporary Perspectives
- Future Childhoods
Course programme
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
- Working as a Professional
- Child Development
- Children and Childhood
- Observing and Assessing Babies and Young Children
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Working with Parents and Children
- Environments as Enabling Places
- Celebrating Diversity
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
- Reflecting on Play, Learning and Pedagogy
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Research as a Driver for Policy, Practice and Provision
- The Healthy Child
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Children’s Voice
- Looked After Children
- Exploration, Creativity and the Child
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
- Researching Professional Practice in Early Childhood
- Leadership and Management
- Exploring Contemporary Perspectives
- Personal and Professional Development
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- International curricula
- Global and Future Childhoods
- Politics of Inclusion
Additional information
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)