荣誉学士学位（早期）和儿童研究

从探索女权主义和酷儿理论到分析主要哲学家的思想，在本课程中，您将研究影响儿童生活的复杂因素以及积极塑造和影响其未来的方式。每年，您都会了解影响孩子发育的不同因素。研究心理学，社会学，哲学和犯罪学等主题时，您将考虑伦理，福利以及与儿童有关的政策和立法的重要性，例如《人权法》（1998年）。您还将了解英国和全球的童年时代如何变化，并考虑儿童发展的其他观点，包括后结构主义，社会文化理论和创造性游戏。您将反思自己的童年经历，并探索它是如何被社会塑造的。作为早教和儿童研究专业的毕业生，您将有机会以教师，学习支持者或
How might modern-day pressures be impacting on children’s mental health and what factors are likely to influence their development How do our individual experiences of childhood influence our views and perspectives How can children and young people participate in society and how can this contribute to changes in policy and practiceFrom exploring a range of different theoretical perspectives to analysing the thinking of key philosophers, on this course you’ll study the complex factors that affect children’s lives and explore ways to positively shape and influence their futures.Studying subjects drawn from a range of disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and criminology, you’ll consider ethics, welfare, and the importance of policy and legislation relating to children. You’ll also learn about how childhood has changed over time both in the UK and globally and consider alternative perspectives relating to child development, including post-modern and socio-cultural theories.You’ll reflect on your own experience of childhood and explore how it was shaped by society. You’ll also consider the diverse experiences of children, young people, families and communities and how policy on local, national and international levels affects children’s lives.If you choose the associated modules and meet the entry requirements, this programme will give you the opportunity to study for an Early Years Educator qualification. When you graduate, you will receive a degree, along with a Level 3 Early Years Educator practice status.Career prospectsAs a BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to start a career in a wide range of areas working with children, young people and communities for example as a teacher, family support worker or youth and community leader. Or, you may go into creative play therapy at a local art gallery, work in a pupil referral unit helping those who struggle in formal education or even sports coaching.You may even pursue a career in the voluntary sector, researching and tackling issues around social justice and equality for a children’s charity.During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time on placements and study option modules to help you decide the career path you’d like to follow. Your personal tutor, along with our careers and employability team, will also support you with suggestions that match your strengths and career ambitions.You may continue your professional development after your first degree. We have a range of postgraduate courses in the Faculty of Health and Education including master’s in education, educational leadership, and inclusive education. Some of our graduates also go onto study social work at masters level.