BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at University of West London

Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree will give you the knowledge and skills that you need to work in a range of roles in the early years sector, including early years settings, primary schools, family support, social work, charities and healthcare settings.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This rewarding course in early childhood studies is designed for future professionals working in a multicultural society. You will examine ways to work with families and communities so that young children can thrive, as well as covering the basics of child development and assessment for children. Transferable skills and employability are strongly woven throughout the early childhood studies degree. Modules include: Understanding Education; The Philosophy of Inclusion; Facilitating learning: How children and young people learn; Understanding the Rights of Children in Early Education; Promoting the Development of Children and Young People; Building Positive Learning Communities; Using play to support learning and development in the early years; Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years; Children, Culture and Society; Research in Practice.

Career pathways

An array of potential jobs and career fields await early childhood studies degree graduates, including teaching, education planning or policy, international kindergartens and social care. Additionally, you could choose to continue your studies, specialising in an area of interest or exploring something new. Job roles include: education planning or policy; higher or further education; international kindergartens; early help or social care roles; youth or community education; charities or voluntary organisations.

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