Edge Hill University · England, UK

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies is a Bachelor program taught at Edge Hill University, England, UK. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Edge Hill University explores the nature of early childhood, how understanding changes over time and across cultures, and the realities of young children’s lives. Students study childhood with young children and their families, and use theories from sociology, psychology, and philosophy alongside education studies and social policy to analyse policy and legislation for young children.

The degree is 3 years full-time and includes an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Certificate (ECGPC) completed across all three years. Students complete work-based learning with structured support during professional placements. Year 2 includes more work placements and a portfolio, and Year 1 and Year 2 modules include a mix of practical and coursework assessment.

The course is designed for students who want to expand their interest in children’s early years development or prepare for a career working with children aged 0–8. Edge Hill University states that ECGPC opens the door to professional early education roles up to level 6.

Modules

  • Work-Based Learning
  • Childhood and Society
  • Early Childhood Development and Social Psychology
  • Early Years Pedagogy
  • Work-based Learning 2
  • Contemporary Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care-
  • Researching Early Childhoods

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Edge Hill University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Edge Hill University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Edge Hill University as pre-requiste for admission in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Example offers: BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC). 104-112 UCAS Tariff points

Courses Units

More Information

  • Professional early education roles up to level 6
  • Early Years Practitioners
  • Career working with children aged 0-8

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.