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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies(BA Early Childhood Studies)

University of Northampton

Duration

3 Years

Fee

£15,700

Level

Bachelor

Next Intake

September

Entry Score

IELTS 6.5 (6.0)

Course Information

Country

UK

Duration

3 Years

Level

Bachelor

Fee

£15,700

Disciplines

Arts

University

University of Northampton

UK

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Eligibility Requirements

All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship information not available

Career Opportunities

  • Early Years Practitioner

  • Nursery Manager

  • Preschool Teacher

  • Teaching Assistant

  • Childcare Centre Coordinator

  • Family Support Worker

  • Early Intervention Officer

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker

  • Education Consultant (Early Years)

  • Child Welfare Officer

  • Play Therapist (with further study)

  • Primary School Teacher (with PGCE or equivalent)

  • Community Education Officer

  • Children's Services Officer

  • Early Years Lecturer (with further qualifications)

Course Structure

Stage 1

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
EYS1011Studying Child Development in the Early Years40
EYS1012Children's Health and Well-Being20
EYS1117Work-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care20
EYS1118Personal, Academic, and Professional Development 120
EYS1119Introduction to Children in Society
FHS_IPE20Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Total Credits100+

Stage 2

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
EYS2006Children and their Learning (0–8)20
EYS2011Safeguarding and Children 'Looked After'20
EYS2014Personal, Academic and Professional Development 220
EYS2113Creative and Therapeutic Approaches in Children's Services20
EYS2115Children and Society Part 1 (SEN and Inclusion)20
EYS2116Children and Society Part 2 (Diversity)20

Total Credits120

Stage 3

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
EYS3126Research and Inquiry in Professional Contexts20
EYS3136Specialist Option: Health and Social Care (Designate)20
EYS3137Professional Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care (Designate)20
EYS3138Work-Based Placement 320
EYS3139Personal, Academic and Professional Development 3: Graduate Leadership20
EYS3140Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (Zero Credit)0
EYS4104Children's Services Dissertation20

Total Credits (excluding zero-credit module)120

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About the Course

The BA Early Childhood Studies degree at the University of Northampton takes a holistic approach to the development of young children, from conception to the age of eight and provides opportunities to apply this learning in placement settings. The Early Childhood degree draws on a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, early years pedagogy, policy, law, health, philosophy, and leadership and management, providing you with the breadth of knowledge to pursue careers in early childhood education and care, education, health and social care.

The part time route for the degree in childhood studies is ideal for anyone looking to fit study around existing commitments. You could expect to be on campus for approximately eight hours per week. If you are not already working in a related role you would also need to attend a placement for half a day per week. In addition to the taught sessions you would need to commit around six hours per week to independent study.