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Early Childhood offers an exploration of issues regarding provision for early childhood, focusing on children aged 0-8. Within the course we encourage you to link theory to the practice of working with children and develop a critical understanding of a range of issues in this field of study. You will learn about different professional roles in within the early years sector, including though not limited to Early Years teaching and working as a graduate level Early Years Professional. Early Childhood modules include a focus on: perspectives on play; child development including childre...
Early Childhood offers an exploration of issues regarding provision for early childhood, focusing on children aged 0-8. Within the course we encourage you to link theory to the practice of working with children and develop a critical understanding of a range of issues in this field of study. You will learn about different professional roles in within the early years sector, including though not limited to Early Years teaching and working as a graduate level Early Years Professional. Early Childhood modules include a focus on: perspectives on play; child development including childrens conceptual and linguistic development; historical and cross-cultural comparisons on childhood; technological and commercial impacts on children and working as a professional with children. A significant theme is the dynamic debate around childrens rights, and you will examine national and international policies concerning young children. You will also consider the ethics and methodology of researching childrens lives. In your final year you write a dissertation based on research with children during your work-related learning.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
X312
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 If you are considering a route into PGCE Primary/Primary Early Years courses, please see our website for additional requirements. Access to HE DiplomaNo specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeNo specific subjects required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. A levelNo specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels. T LevelNo specific subjects required. |
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