Early Years Education BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course This course will give you in-depth knowledge of Early Years education (), and children’s development in learning and thinking – taking a holistic approach to child needs. You will explore Early Years curricula, Inclusion, early representations of literacy and numeracy, leadership and management in the Early Years and reflect upon the role of adults in a child’s education. This will fully prepare you for a diverse range of professions in the Early Years, and for further, possibly postgraduate, study or teacher training. You will explore your individual interests through personal study and work placements in all three years. You are encouraged to gain voluntary experience and reflect upon your experiences and professional development in your academic work.  The BA (Hons) Early Years Education degree received %.

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Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , with a minimum of from at least 2 A Levels UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Distinction Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff .

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Subjects

  • Numeracy
  • Early Years
  • Leadership
  • Literacy

Course programme

  • Learn about the holistic development and uniqueness of young children and babies
  • Gain experience through a series of placements and a strong focus on employability
  • Explore contemporary and innovative practices in Early Years education and care
  • Benefit from acquiring the academic skills you need to analyse research, policy and practice linked to the study of Early Years Education in order to lead outstanding pedagogical practice and enhance children’s life chances at this crucial time
  • Gain a critical understanding of national and international research, policies and debates in the field of Early Years Education
Year 1
  • Introduction to Degree Study
  • Early Child Development
  • Early Years Curriculum Studies
  • Sociology of Education and childhood
Year 2
  • Early Representation of Literacy and Numeracy
  • Inclusive Education in the Early Years.
  • Research Methods
  • Creativity and the Curriculum*
  • Understanding the Workplace*
  • Family, Community and Culture*
  • The Lifelong Curriculum*
Year 3
  • Early Years Education Dissertation
  • Supporting Early Learning from Birth to Five.
  • Leadership and Management in the Early Years
  • Contexts for Learning in the Early Years
  • Analysing the Workplace*
  • Developing Teaching*
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