Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
New College DurhamEarly Childhood Studies BA (Hons) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at New College Durham, based in Durham, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around See entry requirements UCAS points.
About this course
This programme builds on and consolidates existing knowledge, understanding and skills of working with children, strengthening the links between theory and practice. The aim is to facilitate professional development and career choices encouraging intellectual capabilities, reflection and analytical skills specifically related to the pedagogy of childhood.
What's next?
You could progress to study School-centred initial teacher training EY (SCITT) or Early years initial teacher training (EYITT), or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary or Post-Compulsory Education at New College Durham. Alternatively, you could pursue a career as a Senior Early Years Practitioner, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Family Support Worker.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Durham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ