Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at NTU prepares graduates for impactful roles in education, health, and social care by providing knowledge and practical experience in child development, policy, and family support. This three-year course enables students to achieve Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner status, integrating research-informed practice with real-world placements one to two days per week. Students develop transferable skills through specialist modules, focusing on holistic child development for ages 0-8, while building competencies in safeguarding, inclusive practices, and partnerships with parents.Key features include studying modules such as Early Childhood Pioneers in Year One, progressing to Contemporary Debates in Year Three, with assessments based solely on coursework. Graduates demonstrate Level 6 skills through a portfolio, emphasizing the application of theory to practice, though the course does not award Qualified Teacher Status. This program fosters reflective practitioners ready to promote children’s wellbeing and rights.

In Year One you will study the following modules: Early Childhood Pioneers; Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood; Childhood Development; The 0-8 Curriculum; The Foundations of Academic Study; and The Role of Observation in Early Childhood. In Year Two you will go on to study: Creativity in Early Childhood; Research Informed Practice; Safeguarding Children; Sociology of Childhood; The National and International Perspectives of Early Childhood; and Working with Parents, Carers, and Professional Teams. In Year Three you will cover the following modules: Contemporary Debates; Independent Study; Research Agendas; and The Power of Leadership.