Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how your learning supports inclusive practice and prepares you for professional life. The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Birmingham Newman University offers a purposeful and inclusive route into working with young children and families. If you’re committed to helping children feel safe, valued and understood, this course gives you the knowledge, experience and mentoring to make that commitment a reality.

Department: Education, Childhood and Professional Studies  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Children and Their Families, Play Matters, Constructs of Childhood, Child Development, the Early Childhood Context, The Interdependent Learner; Year 2: Research Methods, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Rights, Supporting the Unique Child, Safeguarding Children and Families, Professional Practice; Year 3: Pedagogy and Practice, Working Collaboratively With Families, Research Project, Critical Reflections, Exploring the Holistic World of Under 5'S.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with a degree that holds ‘full and relevant status’ as recognised by the Department for Education, which supports progression into early years roles and counts towards staff: child ratios in settings across England. Whether you choose to work in nurseries, schools, children’s centres or community organisations, you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

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