童年和早年研究文学士（荣誉）

涵盖儿童发展，教育，战争，贫穷，健康，残疾，法律等主题，您将分析儿童的当代经历，查看最新研究，历史文献，儿童文学和电影以及其他各种来源。这种了解将为您提供一系列就业机会，并为继续学习包括教学，社会工作，儿童护理和其他相关专业在内的进一步培训课程奠定基础。您将反思目前全国范围内儿童保育，政策和实践的发展情况在全球范围内，您将向在该领域最重要辩论中做出贡献的工作人员学习。毕业后，您将能够将学到的所有知识重新投入到实践中，并且至少要做以下工作：具有50小时与实践工作相关的经验，这将帮助您进入自己选择的专业。此课
Northumbria University's Childhood and Early Years degree is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of children. You'll gain knowledge, insight and understanding of a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society. Covering topics including child development, education, war, poverty, health, disability, the law, you'll analyse the contemporary experience of children, looking at the latest research, historical documents, children's literature and film, and a range of other sources. This understanding will open up a range of employment opportunities and provide a foundation to go on and study further training courses including teaching, social work, children's nursing and other related professions. You will reflect upon current developments in childhood provision, policy and practice both nationally and internationally, and you'll be learning from staff who are contributing to the most important debates in the field. When you graduate, you'll be able to relate everything you learn back to practice, and you'll have undertaken a minimum of 50 hours practical work related experience, which will support you in moving into a profession of your choice. This course is in line with the QAA benchmarks for Early Childhood Studies as well as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidance, both respected benchmarks in professions involving work with children.<br><br>This course provides a sound foundation from which to progress professional training courses including teaching, social work, children's nursing and other related professions. Youll develop workplace skills, and find out more about different professions, through observational fieldwork visits and work placements. Youll also get the chance to engage with a range of employers, alumni and external agencies. This gives you a wide network of contacts, and ensures that you know your chosen role is right for you. In your second year, you will undertake a minimum of 50 hours practical work related experience. This will get you used to the professional environment, and develop your practical skills. The course is designed to allow you to undertake opportunities to study and work abroad during year two. You will get a global perspective on the issues facing children, which is enormously attractive to employers. When you graduate, there are a range of careers you will be able to pursue. Social care roles, research into child development, teaching - the course is in line with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidance, which is the benchmark for the industry and respected in all of these professions.