Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

New College Durham
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2461 Social workers
2319 Teaching professionals

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