BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Primary Education

The Early Childhood and Primary Education BA (Hons) Single Honours course at the University of Chester is designed for individuals who have a passion for educating the younger generation. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the needs of children from birth to 11 years old and ways to nurture their academic, physical, and emotional growth. The coursework is a blend of theoretical learning and practical experiences to fully equip future educators.Course Content: The course covers a variety of topics ranging from children's rights and wellbeing to understanding the curriculum and developing professional practice. The programme integrates theoretical study with practical experience through professional practice placements. There are also opportunities for students to choose optional modules related to their specific areas of interest within early childhood and primary education.Key Modules: The course structure includes modules like Understanding the Curriculum, Early Childhood Educational Contexts, Children's Rights and Well-being, Investigating Learning & Teaching, Becoming a Professional in Early Childhood & Primary Education, and Educational Investigation.Accreditations: The University of Chester itself has been awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).Future Careers: Graduates are equipped for careers in a variety of early childhood and primary education settings. They could potentially work as early years educators, children's centre workers, family support workers, home-school liaison officers or classroom assistants.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.