BA Hons Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)

The Early Childhood Studies undergraduate course offered by Anglia Ruskin University provides students with an intricate understanding of a child's early years, focusing on the importance of these years in terms of development, learning, and overall wellbeing. This course amalgamates the perspectives from various disciplines such as health, education, and social care, and is ideal for aspirants targeting careers in early years teaching, counselling, or social work. Course Content: The coursework helps students understand the welfare and development of children and their families and the importance of play and learning in early childhood. It instils proper knowledge of child psychology, philosophy and sociology related to early childhood learning, and research methods in early childhood studies. Key Modules: Key modules include 'Child in Society', 'Developing a Professional Practice', 'Global Perspectives on Early Childhood', 'Play and Creativity', 'Hearing the Child: Child Observational Studies', 'Supporting Children with Additional Needs', 'Children's Learning and Development', and 'Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing'.Future Careers: Upon successful completion, graduates may land roles in early years teaching, children's nursing, social work, or in a children's charity. It also provides a foundation for postgraduate study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.