BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) (University of Wolverhampton)

Course Overview

If you have an interest in childhood this course will develop your skills and knowledge required for a range of careers working with children, their families and the services that support them. The course will draw on a range of disciplines such as history, psychology, education, sociology, welfare and social policy.

Whether you are new to this area or you have experience and you are looking for career development then this course will suit you. The course takes account of the ecology of children’s lives in studying the complexities of family life and of children’s development from conception onwards and the significance of childhood across cultures and societies.

This course is delivered on a Tuesday afternoon/evening at our North Road campus in Poole and lasts for 3 semesters (18 months).

Course Content

• Tackling inequalities
• Rights, Responsibility and Advocacy
• Evaluating Curricula Frameworks
• Leading Quality
• Research Project (year long)

 

 

 

 

What do I need to apply

• Successful completion of the FdA Early Years Services course.
• 240 credits from Level 4 (120 credits) & Level 5 (120 credits) training in an early years related area.

Course Progression

Successful completion of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree can allow you to:

• Work in community care, family support, play work, youth work, nursery management, children’s charities and many more.
• Gain further qualifications to become a play therapist or youth counsellor.
• Choose to apply for a Masters in Education.
• Apply to undertake a professional Masters to become a Social Worker.
• Apply to train to become a teacher of Early Years, Primary or Post Compulsory Education.

Course costs

Please refer to the University of Wolverhampton for current course costs.

Students who are eligible, can apply for a student loan with Student Finance.

*Please note fees are made payable directly to the University of Wolverhampton. Fees are subject to annual review.

More information

Please contact the Programme Leader Helen Kettley, kettleyh@bpc.ac.uk for further information

Awarding Body:
University of Wolverhampton

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Early Years and Care

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