BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

The Early Childhood Studies BA course offered at Staffordshire University invites you to discover the world from a child's perspective as you explore how young children develop and learn. Our course prepares you for a range of careers in early years settings, family support, schools, or community projects. Moreover, we place a strong emphasis on the importance of inclusivity, empowerment, and social justice.Course Content: You'll explore various areas related to early childhood, like policies and practices, psychology, health and wellbeing, education, and child protection among others. During this course, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a project to boost your knowledge and skills and prepare you for future careers in early childhood sectors. We also believe in the importance of learning from experience, so placements form an integral part of the course.Key Modules: Some of the central modules you will study include: Child Development and Interdisciplinary Perspectives Supporting Inclusive Practice and Safeguarding Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education Education Diversity and Rights Global Perspectives on Early Childhood Dissertation or small scale research projectAccreditations: The Early Childhood Studies BA course of Staffordshire University has been developed in line with the Early Childhood Studies Degrees (ECSDN) Graduate Competencies and the QAA Subject Benchmarks; it is also recognized by the Early Years Educator Status (EYES).Future Careers: Graduates of our Early Childhood Studies BA will have a wide range of career opportunities and routes into postgraduate study open to them. Potential career options include teaching, early years practitioner roles, family support work, child protection, educational administration, community development roles, or child counseling. Additionally, the course provides an ideal steppingstone to postgraduate study and teacher training.An incredibly enriching course, the Early Childhood Studies BA at Staffordshire University perfectly equips those passioned about contributing to the lives of young children and families on their path towards an everevolving, rewarding career in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.