BA (Hons) Early Childhood is an intellectually demanding and enjoyable course. Students will examine issues around children's place in society, education, special educational needs, children's learning and development, language and reasoning and environments for children.

Exploring issues affecting children between birth and eight years old, students will link theory to practice, and understand social, psychological and philosophical factors in children's lives, learning and development. Undertaking work-related experience is a central aspect of the degree. Students will spend time in early childhood settings in each year of the course.

Develop key communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills, including learning to work effectively with others, organize information and ideas, and present their ideas clearly and confidently. Develop research skills. Learn to reflect on their own and others' practice.

By the end of the course, students will be qualified to work at level 3 in an early years setting ((subject to holding suitable level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications), or level 6 if they opt for the Early Years Teacher Status route.