BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Nottingham Trent University is a full-time course designed for individuals interested in a professional career involving early childhood development and learning. The course enhances your knowledge of education and care for children from birth to eight years old, providing a deep understanding of their needs, development, and learning process. The course combines scholarly and practical experiences to produce graduates competent in the field of early childhood development and a multitude of career paths.Course Content: The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme incorporates a wide range of topics including childhood in the digital age, safeguarding, leadership and management, and special educational needs. The course emphasizes practical experiences, enabling you to apply your theoretical learning. This course also allows you to undertake a placement in your second year, providing you with the experience of working with young children and families in a professional setting.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules such as Researching Early Years, Children and Families, Childhood in the Digital Age, The Developing Child, and Early Years Policy and Practice. Optional modules are also available, allowing you to pursue specific areas of interest.Accreditations: The course is validated by the Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years (SEFDEY) Professional Association, which is widely recognized in the teaching field.Future Careers: Graduates from BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies can pursue careers in teaching, early years education, social work, health-related professions, educational policy or research, and roles within children's services. This course doesn't qualify you to become a teacher; however, after graduation, you may wish to apply for a PGCE, or progress onto an Early Years Teacher training route or further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.