BA Early Childhood Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, an early childhood studies degree focused on child development, educational policy, and professional practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course integrates practical placements across multiple years and culminates in a final-year Capstone Project, aligning with Graduate Practitioner Competencies. The course begins with a foundational introduction to learning, development, and professional ethics, alongside early modules such as Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only) and Education Policy and Professional Ethics. Year 1 builds on this through modules including Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success, Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World, Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values, and Studying Young Children. Year 2 advances into specialised themes via Communication, Language and Early Literacy, Researching Education in an Everyday World, Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND, and Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice. The final year consolidates professional identity and practice through Professionalism and Professional Identity: Advocacy and Young Children, Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?, Representations and Perceptions of Childhood, and Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts, alongside the independent Capstone Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: Career prospects are greatly enhanced by having GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above on this course.
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Learning and Child Development
- Education Policy and Professional Ethics
- Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success
- Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World
- Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values
- Studying Young Children
- Communication, Language and Early Literacy
- Researching Education in an Everyday World
- Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND
- Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice
- Professionalism and Professional Identity: Advocacy and Young Children
- Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?
- Capstone Project
- Representations and Perceptions of Childhood
- Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts