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BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will help you gain knowledge and understanding of a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society. It provides a solid foundation from which you can progress onto professional training such as teaching, nursing and social work. As a graduate you’ll develop a range of key transferable skills such as communication, time management, team work, critical analysis, negotiation, problem solving, and dealing with challenging situations.

General Eligibility

96 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English. You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. You’ll also be required to secure a work placement before the end of semester 1.

Part Time Work Details

Apprentices will need to be employed by your organization for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organization will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course. Professional and Personal Development Introduction to Child Development Social Policy for Early Years Learning in the Digital Age Facilitating Children’s Learning Work Experience Developing Self Reflective Practice Child Development - 2 Safeguarding Children Inclusive Practice Developing Practitioner Skills Children in the Community Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years Developing Children’s Health and Wellbeing Leadership and Management in the Early Years Research Methods Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications

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