Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons)

With a focus on understanding children and childhood, this course has a strong emphasis on research and employability. You will explore early childhood in a variety of contexts and prepare for a range of careers working with children from birth to five years old. Please note that there may be some changes to the modules on offer on this course for the 2024/25 academic year. Check bcu.ac.uk/courses for the latest information. You will experience the value of a work placement in helping you to practically apply what you learn to the development, learning and wellbeing of babies and young children. Successful completion of placement will also enable you to meet the criteria for Early Years Educator, the professional qualification that means you can work with babies and young children as a qualified member of staff. You will acquire a working knowledge of key documents, policies and procedures relevant to a broad range of professional settings working with babies and young children in Early Years. Study topics include children and childhood, child development, exploration and play, and working with families. This course considers inclusive practice, developing communication skills, and children and family social policy.If you have already completed FdA Early Childhood or Early Years, or equivalent, and want to top up to a full Honours degree, you could be offered entry to the course in Year 2 or Year 3, depending on the previous course studied and individual mark profile (for entry at Year 3, a 60% grade average is required at Level 5).