BA Early Childhood Studies
Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent. A level: 96 points from a minimum of two A levels. BTEC: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. Direct entry to Year 3: Candidates with an appropriate Level 5 qualification, including apprenticeships, may be eligible for direct entry to Year 3 (Level 6).
About this course
BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes work-based placements in settings with young children and a final-year research dissertation. Placements support meeting the Early Years Educator Standards.
Modules
- Understanding Development; Biology and Psychology
- Politics for Equality
- Places and Spaces for Learning and Playing
- Children in Society
- Multi Professional Perspectives
- An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies and Practice
- Developing Communication in the Early Years
- Work Based Learning (in a setting with young children and/or families)
- Perspectives on Child Development
- Research Matters
- Working with a Range of Professionals
- Work Based Learning Plus (in a setting with young children and/or families)
- Child Well-being in the Developing World Challenge Module
- Sustainable Education in Action - Challenge Module
- Learning Outside the Classroom
- Adults' Concepts of Childhood: their impact on the past and present treatment of children
- Enabling Environments for Young Children's Learning
- Research Dissertation
- Education for the 21st century: Global, Sustainable and Wild
- Current Issues in Early Childhood: Politics, Welfare and Society
- Wellbeing and the 'Good Life'
- Children and Risk