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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Psychology

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and understand what makes them tick, you can combine the study of childhood and psychology on this BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Psychology degree.

You’ll explore the theory and lives of children from birth to 8 years old, covering themes such as cover education, health and welfare. And you'll study psychology to build your understanding of children's individual and collective behaviour and how this affects their development.

At the end of the course you'll be set for a career in roles such as early years practitioner, play worker, youth worker, teacher and social worker.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – ABB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112–128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent

  • T levels – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

  • International Baccalaureate – 25

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

Optional modules

  • Study Year Abroad

  • Work Placement Year

2 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Becoming a Researcher

  • Child and Youth Development

  • Health and Well Being of the Child and Young Person

  • Perspectives of Early Childhood Education

  • Understanding Childhoods

3 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Children's Social Minds

  • Just Playing?

  • Professional Practice in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Psychological Science

  • Research with Children and Young People

Optional modules:

  • Development of Learning

  • Engaged Citizenship In Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Global Childhoods

  • Professional Experience

  • The Sociology of Education

4 Year 3

Core modules:

  • Dissertation / Major Project (Childhood Studies)

  • Issues Relating to Children and Young People's Mental Health

  • Promoting Confident Capable Learners

  • Psychology in Practice

Optional modules:

  • Families in Need

  • Going Outside: Pedagogies for Outdoor Learning

  • Professional Experience

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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