Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Children today face complex futures - and an uncertain world. Technology is rapidly changing children’s lives - and their rights. Perceptions of gender identity are shifting. And austerity has impacted children’s development across the UK and the world. <br/><br/>Early Childhood practitioners with specialist skills and professional knowledge are needed - now more than ever - to support children and families with the challenges of the 21st Century.<br/><br/>And when you study Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes, you’ll explore the most significant issues facing children today - like:<br/><br/><br/>- digital technologies and children’s understanding of the online world<br/><br/><br/>- inequality, and its impact on children and families<br/><br/><br/>- children’s emotional health<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also build sought-after practitioner skills for a career working with children, families and communities. You’ll build hands-on experience through your placements. And you’ll graduate with convincing experience on your CV, ready to progress into fields like:<br/><br/><br/>- Teacher training<br/><br/><br/>- Play therapy<br/><br/><br/>- Special educational needs<br/><br/><br/>- Social work and more<br/>