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A degree in early childhood studies offers international students the chance to explore how families, communities and education shape young lives.

Early childhood studies look at the impact of various elements on early childhood, and the effect this can have on development, learning and health.

As a student of early years studies, you will consider the impact of parents, early years settings (such as nursery or kindergarten), and any other wider social factors on young children.

You will also promote the rights of children and their rights within settings they come across.

Graduates of a degree in early childhood studies will have a range of career opportunities available to them. The most common destination for graduates tends to be within settings that work with young children, such as nursery, primary school and social work. Other career options include counselling, local authority positions and parenting support roles.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical sessions. Depending on your course, you may also be required or encouraged to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Play and Pedagogy
  • Infant Health and Wellbeing
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Early Language and Communication

Graduates of a masters degree in early childhood studies will have a range of career opportunities available to them. The most common destination for graduates tends to be within settings that work with young children, such as nursery, primary school and social work. Other career options include counselling, local authority positions and parenting support roles.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Child Protection
  • Technology in Childhood
  • Equality, Rights and Inclusion
  • Learning and Development
  • Global Perspectives on Childhood

All childhood studies courses

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Childhood Studies MA, PG Cert, PG Dip

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies - Top Up BSc (Hons)

University of Derby Online Learning United Kingdom

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Childhood Studies (Top Up) BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John) United Kingdom

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Childhood Studies FdA

University of Winchester United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Wolverhampton United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of Hull United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA

University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Childhood Studies BA

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Leeds Trinity University United Kingdom

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Master of Philosophy in Childhood Studies MPhil

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Norway

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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