BA Early Childhood Studies
Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed above but have relevant work experience, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. You also need GCSE English (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent. If you do not meet this requirement, find out more about our free English course .
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on early childhood studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a placement at Level 5 and a final-year dissertation, with modules designed to meet the Department for Education's early years educator requirements.
Modules
- Understanding Education
- The Philosophy of Inclusion
- Facilitating learning: How children and young people learn
- Understanding the Rights of Children in Early Education
- Promoting the Development of Children and Young People
- Building Positive Learning Communities
- Using play to support learning and development in the early years
- Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years
- Children, Culture and Society
- Research in Practice
- Preparing for Professional Practice in Early Years Education
- Professional Practice in Early Years Education
- Evidenced Based Practice
- Policy and Practice for Early Childhood
- Leadership to Support Children, Families and Practitioners
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Inclusion in Practice
- Children, Food and Environment
- Dissertation in Childhood Studies