EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
This exciting degree offers opportunities to learn about infants, toddlers and young children through providing theoretical and philosophical knowledge, research opportunities and practical experiences in early childhood centres, such as; Flying Start and Foundation Phase classrooms. The course’s approach is based around children’s rights and holistic learning, and our teaching is underpinned by our rigorous research.
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB
Early Childhood Studies has an increasingly high profile in Wales, at UK government level and in international organisations. This new degree has a socio-cultural approach that is based on children’s rights and holistic learning in a social and cultural context, all underpinned by our rigorous research. The course has its roots in Wales, and you will cover issues central to Welsh children and families in every module. You will also gain international insight into early childhood practices worldwide and you will examine social and political issues, as well as theory and philosophy.
AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Children’s early social worlds • The social construction of childhood • Exploring creativity and critical thinking • Early childhood rights, policies and services • Infants, toddlers, young children and technology Year 2 • Child development • Children’s culture and language • Play throughout the early years • ICT in early years practice • Working effectively with children and families (Research methods for Childhood Studies undergraduates) Year 3 • Dissertation (across A and B semesters) • Educational practice in a digital age • Professional reflective practice • Transitions in the early years
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BA Single Honours ▲ Early Childhood Studies ♦ Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (with Foundation Year)
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: Students who complete the degree can go on to further study to qualify as an: • Early Years Teacher • Primary School Teacher • Social Worker • Special Needs Teacher • Play Therapist • Welsh Government Worker
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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