BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

Summary:

This degree programme offers an exciting opportunity for those within the field of childrens care and education to extend their study at HE level. It also provides further career or qualification opportunities for those working with children 0 - 18 years.

Course Code: F4439 Course Length: Three Years Entry Requirements:

You are likely to have completed an approved course at Level 3, for example A' Levels, A/s Levels or equivalent. Relevant experience of working with children in the care or education sector is desirable for background information. Concepts related to being a reflective practitioner and action research are central to this programme and access to appropriate settings is beneficial throughout.

Core Skills:

You will study: Reflective Practice; Higher Learning Skills; Children's Learning and Development; Understanding Childhood; Introduction to Inclusive Practice; Childhood Pedagogy and Play; Areas of Learning; Literacy, Science, Numeracy; Children's Learning and Technology; Multi-Professional Working with Parents and Carers; Children's Health and Wellbeing and Safeguarding Children, Curriculum in Practice, Creativity and Critical Thinking, Additional Requirements, Contemporary Issues in Childhood, Communication and Leadership

Assessment:

Assignments, presentations, seminars, portfolios, exam

Academic Progression:

The programme could also open up opportunities for post-graduate study leading to other qualifications, for example in teaching. You can progress to a PGCE course at UEA to enable you to gain QTS, or to a management role in the care sector through current government initiatives.

Career Progression:

Graduates from this programme can expect to access a wide variety of careers, including management of early years settings and local authority work in support of children.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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