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The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a three-year undergraduate program that introduces students to aspects of education, health, and social care, specifically focusing on children from 0 – 8 years of age.
The course offers graduates a range of employability opportunities with module content supporting students in developing a wide range of transferable skills and providing a curriculum enabling students to develop their academic skills.
Students who graduate from the program will be awarded a complete and relevant degree enhancing employability by enabling them to seek roles in early childhood settings as part of the adult: child ratio.
Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the system. As part of your application, you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries.
If you are asked to undertake a Disclosure, and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the conditions of your offer, this must be completed before the start of your course for £57.20.
You will also need GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (previously C) or above (or equivalent).
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Self as Learner
Resourcing Learning
Critical Engagement
Critical Thinking
The Digital Learner
Effective Communication
Reflective Learning
Academic Writing
Policy, Provision and Practice
Becoming a Professional: Reflective Practice
Becoming a Professional: Positive Relationships
Principles of Child Development 3: Communication and Language
Principles of Child Development 2: How Children Learn and Enabling Environments
Principles of Child Development 1: The Unique Child
Children, Families and Communities
SENDI, Inclusion and Diversity in Early Childhood
Placement module
The Value of Play
Understanding Childhood
Health, inequality and advocating for children
Safeguarding children
Research for Enquiry
Global and Future Childhoods
The Young Child in Transition: Supporting Change and Promoting Resilience
Sector Based Project: Researching and Reflecting on Early Years Practice
Developing and Extending Young Children’s Thinking and Learning: Creative Approaches to the Curriculum
Leading Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice
Researching with children
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