Early Childhood (Q89) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.
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
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ