Programme Specification for Early Childhood Studies (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why study Early Childhood Studies?
The Early Childhood Studies programme at the University of East London is designed to prepare students to work with children aged 0-8 years. It provides a critical, comprehensive and interdisciplinary preparation for multi-professional work in Early Childhood.
You will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and undertaking of the interdisciplinary nature of Early Childhood Studies and of the structural, institutional, personal and cultural systems and ideas which affect the experience and construction of childhood.
What will I study?
Early Childhood Studies uses an holistic approach to the discipline. You will have the opportunity of studying modules about the philosophy, psychology and sociology of children and childhood and relating these to issues in education, health & social welfare.
By the end of the course you should be able to
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding and practical skills relevant to academic study and professional practice in Early Childhood settings;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of Early Childhood Studies and of the structural, institutional, personal and cultural systems and ideas which affect the experience and construction of childhood;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding about physical and intellectual development in Early Childhood and Early Childhood provision and organisations;
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Early Childhood Studies
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student). Some Education modules are available for evening study.
What Career Opportunities will I have?
Early Childhood Studies provides a route into a wide range of careers, for example; early years educator/teacher, childcare practitioner/ manager of a service relevant to children, fieldworker for children's charity, research officer, project/development/community work, holiday rep for children, road safety officer, child protection advisor, Education Welfare Officer, home-school liaison officer, regional organiser for after-school care, manager of private day nursery.
Popular Combinations with Early Childhood Studies are
- Business Information Systems/Early Childhood Studies (GX5H - Mod/MAFC)
- Computer Networks with Early Childhood Studies (G4X3 - BSc/MCfc)
- Early Childhood Studies with Psychology (X3C8 - BA/FCja)
- Early Childhood Studies/Health Services Management (XN32 - Mod/FCOG)
- Early Childhood Studies/Media Studies (XP33 - BA/FCPM)
- Early Childhood Studies/Psychosocial Studies (XC38 - BA/FCPT)
- Early Childhood Studies/International Development (XL39 - BA/FCPW)
- Immunology/Early Childhood Studies (CX53 - Mod/OJFC)
- Youth & Community Work with Early Childhood Studies (L5X3 - BA/FHfc)
What can I combine with Early Childhood Studies?
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Early Childhood Studies programmes available
For further information on the range of Early Childhood Studies programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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