

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies(BA Early Childhood Studies)
Duration
3 Years
Fee
£15,700
Level
Bachelor
Next Intake
September
Entry Score
IELTS 6.5 (6.0)
Course Information
University
University of NorthamptonCountry
UK
Duration
3 Years
Level
Bachelor
Fee
£15,700
Disciplines
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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
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Nursery Manager
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Preschool Teacher
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Teaching Assistant
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Childcare Centre Coordinator
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Family Support Worker
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Early Intervention Officer
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker
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Education Consultant (Early Years)
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Child Welfare Officer
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Play Therapist (with further study)
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Primary School Teacher (with PGCE or equivalent)
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Community Education Officer
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Children's Services Officer
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Early Years Lecturer (with further qualifications)
Course Structure
Stage 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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EYS1011 | Studying Child Development in the Early Years | 40 |
EYS1012 | Children's Health and Well-Being | 20 |
EYS1117 | Work-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care | 20 |
EYS1118 | Personal, Academic, and Professional Development 1 | 20 |
EYS1119 | Introduction to Children in Society | — |
FHS_IPE20 | Interprofessional Education (IPE) | — |
Total Credits | 100+ |
Stage 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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EYS2006 | Children and their Learning (0–8) | 20 |
EYS2011 | Safeguarding and Children 'Looked After' | 20 |
EYS2014 | Personal, Academic and Professional Development 2 | 20 |
EYS2113 | Creative and Therapeutic Approaches in Children's Services | 20 |
EYS2115 | Children and Society Part 1 (SEN and Inclusion) | 20 |
EYS2116 | Children and Society Part 2 (Diversity) | 20 |
Total Credits | 120 |
Stage 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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EYS3126 | Research and Inquiry in Professional Contexts | 20 |
EYS3136 | Specialist Option: Health and Social Care (Designate) | 20 |
EYS3137 | Professional Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care (Designate) | 20 |
EYS3138 | Work-Based Placement 3 | 20 |
EYS3139 | Personal, Academic and Professional Development 3: Graduate Leadership | 20 |
EYS3140 | Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (Zero Credit) | 0 |
EYS4104 | Children's Services Dissertation | 20 |
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.