Program Overview

Introduction to the BA (Hons) in Early Years and Childhood Studies

The BA (Hons) in Early Years and Childhood Studies programme is a four-year full-time programme leading to the BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies. This programme benefits from an exciting Erasmus Exchange partnership with UIC Barcelona and the University of Adger, Norway.

Programme Overview

The BA (Hons) in Early Years and Childhood Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that exposes students to perspectives from the Schools of Applied Psychology, Applied Social Studies, and Education, with input from Music, Drama and Theatre Studies, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Education and Sport Studies. The curriculum places emphasis on academic theory, research skills, and professional and reflective practice.

Programme Structure and Benefits

• The programme is designed to help students adapt to the requirements of the EU-wide labour market.
• It enables students to develop specific skills, including language skills, and to improve understanding of economic and social culture in the context of acquiring work experience.
• The programme promotes cooperation between higher education institutions and enterprises.
• It contributes to the development of a pool of well-qualified, open-minded, and internationally experienced young people as future professionals.
  • Students have the opportunity to complete their placement with UIC Barcelona as part of the placement element of SS2032 Practice Preparation and Placement.
  • Places are limited, and students undergo an interview and selection process, with successful candidates being selected.

Curriculum and Student Development

• The curriculum is designed to encourage students to build on their unique backgrounds and experiences as they develop personally, professionally, and academically across the four years of the programme.
• Students are exposed to a wide range of disciplines, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of early years and childhood studies.
• The programme focuses on academic theory, research skills, and professional and reflective practice, providing students with a well-rounded education.