Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Early Childhood Studies

Successive governments have shown a commitment to developing the early childhood care and education workforce into a graduate profession and first-class professional body, equipping those at the frontline to support and enhance children’s development and learning.

Students develop relevant and specialist knowledge within sociology, psychology, education, health, legislation and policy. And they develop theoretical and practical skills that can be applied to leading early years practice, supporting learning and further training in various disciplines including social work, nursing and teaching.

The studies include child development, understanding how practitioners support children's learning and language development, and developing transferable professional skills. This programme introduces students to ideas about teaching and develops emerging skills as a critical and reflective practitioner.