Early Childhood Studies (Joint Honours)
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Factfile Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road UCAS code: Get the code for your subject combination at www.ucas.ac.uk Entry requirements: You will usually need 220 - 300 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list). Duration and mode of study: You can study this course full time for three years or part time for up to six years. Fees: This is a classroom based course, so it costs £7,700. Start date: You can start this course in September. If you are studying part time you can choose to start in either September or January.
The staff are friendly and supportive, and make you feel comfortable. Ioanna Antoniadou Graduate
Why choose this course? If you’re interested in gaining an insight into childhood and the experience of being a child today, then this course is for you. You can combine this course with a wide range of other subjects such as psychology, education studies or law. This will allow you to keep your options open and study what you’re most interested in. About the course You will develop your understanding of early childhood from birth to eight years old, discovering how children develop, learn and think. You will explore the importance of identifying and meeting children’s needs and consider the challenges and opportunities in children’s services, looking at childhood from a range of perspectives. We will encourage you to use your own experiences in early years to enhance your knowledge and develop your understanding of early childhood. Teaching and learning You will be taught through lectures, seminar activities and tutorials in order to support you through your assessments. You will take part in group work which provides a good opportunity for discussion and interaction. You will be assessed through essays, reports, posters, presentations, case studies, online tests and independent research. There won’t be any examinations. What you will cover At each stage of the course you’ll be able to choose from a range of different modules to tailor your degree to suit your own interests. There is an emphasis on the development of the transferable skills that you will need for successful employment, such as teamwork, reflection and the ability to use research. You can study this course as either a minor or joint subject, which will determine how many modules you will choose at each stage.
Study modules Stage one
Stage TWO
Stage THREE
Study Management and Study Skills
Placement for Employability and Reflective Practice
Critically Reflective Practitioner
Early Language and Communication
The Early Years Researcher
Contesting Childhood
The Growing Child
Children Across the World
Child Protection
Early Emotional and Social Development
Creativity in Children’s Learning
Children’s Voices
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Wellbeing from Birth
Creative Possibilities
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Family Dynamics
Health and Inequality
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The Young Child in School
Leadership in Early Childhood
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Children’s Literature
The Young Child in Transition
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Children’s Health
International Perspectives
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Children’s Rights and Welfare
Independent Study
Additional information To provide you with an insight into working in the early years sector, you’ll have the opportunity to organise appropriate work experience through consultation with a study advisor. There is also the option to take a work placement module in stage two. You will also have the opportunity to go on fascinating educational visits such as the Museum of Childhood, Think Tank Science Museum, and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum. You will be taught by lecturers from backgrounds including early years, primary teaching, social work, nursery management, nursing and health, social sciences and ICT, so you’ll gain a wide range of knowledge and expertise.
Your career You will gain some of the skills and knowledge you will need to work with young children in early years settings. You could work in the private, voluntary or independent sector, or join a graduate employment scheme. If you want to teach, you can apply to study our PGCE Primary or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills) when you graduate. Some students also choose to do further training in social work, nursing or occupational therapy.