Early Childhood (Q89)

Open University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Education

About this course

Interested in making a difference in young children’s lives? If you currently work with children from birth to seven years, or are looking to learn more about children’s lives and experiences, this degree could be of interest to you. You’ll investigate early childhood from national and international perspectives with a focus on the central importance of children’s voices and the participatory nature of young children’s experiences. You’ll also gain an understanding of early childhood in diverse social, cultural and multi-disciplinary contexts.

Key features of the course

  • Professionally and vocationally relevant across many early childhood contexts

  • Takes a holistic approach to understanding early childhood from a range of perspectives

  • Covers young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings

  • Encourages critical understanding and reflection on contemporary issues and debates in early childhood
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers
    2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c
    6113 Educational support assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education