Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons)

This course is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of children. Youll gain knowledge, insight and understanding of a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society.<br/><br/>Covering topics including child development, education, war, poverty, health, disability, the law, youll analyse the contemporary experience of children, looking at the latest research, historical documents, childrens literature and film, and a range of other sources.<br/><br/>This understanding will open up a range of employment opportunities and provide a foundation to go on and study further training courses including teaching, social work, childrens nursing and other related professions.<br/><br/>You will reflect upon current developments in childhood provision, policy and practice both nationally and internationally, and youll be learning from staff who are contributing to the most important debates in the field.<br/><br/>When you graduate, youll be able to relate everything you learn back to practice, and youll have undertaken a minimum of 50 hours practical work related experience, which will support you in moving into a profession of your choice.<br/><br/>This course is in line with the QAA benchmarks for Early Childhood Studies as well as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidance, both respected benchmarks in professions involving work with children.<br/><br/>Northumbria University is ranked 9th in Education in the UK (Guardian University League Tables 2020).<br/><br/>90% of Childhood and Early Years Studies students say they they are satisfied with the learning opportunities that comes with their course (National Student Survey 2018)