EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available
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 approach of the course is based around children’s rights and holistic learning, and our teaching is underpinned by our rigorous research.
Early Childhood Studies has an increasingly high profile in Wales, at UK government level and in international organisations. This 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.
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Early Childhood Rights, Safety and Wellbeing • Education in Other Countries • Exploring Creativity and Critical Thinking • The Social Construction of Childhood Year 2 • Children’s Culture and Language • Digital Education: Pedagogy and Practice • Play Throughout the Early Years • Rights in Early Years Practice Year 3 • Dissertation (across A and B Semesters) • Early Childhood Transitions • Leadership and Management • Professional Reflective Practice
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
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
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