Early Childhood Studies BA Honours at Middlesex University

Make a difference in young lives as you explore how education shapes the development of younger children in a course taught by experts with real-life experience. Develop the knowledge, practical skills and critical insight needed to shape young lives with our BA Early Childhood Studies course.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education  |  Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain knowledge from interconnected disciplines including sociology, psychology, law, health and management while placements contribute to building valued sector knowledge and skills. Compulsory modules include Children and Families in a Social Context, Infant Health and Wellbeing, Early Childhood Development (Year 1); Introduction to Research Methods, Ethical Research in Early Childhood, Insights into Play and Pedagogy, Pedagogical Practice to Enable Learning and Relationships - Placement 2 -, Sociological Perspectives on Early Childhood: Equality Rights and Inclusion (Year 2); Independent Graduate Practitioner Research Project, Leading Practice in Early Years: Placement 3 - (Year 3).

Career pathways

You will develop graduate competencies and transferable skills throughout the course. The necessary employability skills are the ability to lead and manage change, teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking and communication to deal with the challenges you might face in your professional career.

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