BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at University of Gloucestershire

Join a high-ranking, accredited course where you’ll apply your learning in real-world settings. Benefit from small group sizes with a focus on hands-on, interactive learning. This degree stands out for its exceptional student satisfaction. With over a decade of consistently high results in the National Student Survey (NSS), this outstanding achievement reflects the quality of our teaching, the support we provide, and the relevance of our course content to the real world.

Department: Education and Learning  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time no fixed duration  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Foundations for Professional Learning and Inclusive Practice, Developing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement, Children's Learning and Development: Psychological Perspectives, Childhood in Society, Inclusive Practice and SEND: Understanding Children’s Needs and Voices, Pedagogy of Playful Learning; Level 5 (Year 2): Developing as a Professional: Leadership and Team Collaboration, Establishing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement, Professional Enquiry: Exploring Real Issues in Early Childhood, Inclusive Practice: Families, Communities and Real-World Challenges, Promoting Children’s Health and Wellbeing in Contemporary Contexts, Every Learner Matters: Pedagogies that Empower All, Advocating for Children: Safeguarding and Professional Responsibility, Inspiring Young Minds: Creativity and Critical Thinking; Level 6 (final year): Managing Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood, Advancing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement, Professional Dissertation Project, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, Global Perspectives: Comparative Studies, Interventions in Action: Supporting Children and Families, Future-Proofing Early Childhood: Vision, Values and Practice.

Career pathways

This approach helps build your confidence and expertise, preparing you for a successful career working with children and families.

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