Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Childhood and Early Years Studies (Top-up) Awarded by Northumbria University | Kaplan Higher Education Academy, Jobscentral Learning

Course introduction

Introduction

100% Assignment-based Degree Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood and Early Year Studies (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with Dual Specialisations offered by Northumbria University. The programme is 100% assignment with no examinations.
The Degree programme is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of children. You will draw upon your own experiences in engaging with contemporary issues such as children’s rights, education, disability, health, poverty and war through the analysis and examination on research, children’s literature, historical documents, film, TV and other mediums. You will also gain insights into, and knowledge and understanding of a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society.
A Range of Career Pathways
If you are interested in working with children, young people and families within education, health or social care settings, the flexibility of this programme may be just what you are looking for. It provides you with a unique opportunity to develop knowledge, insight and understanding in two complementary subject areas whilst exploring a range of career pathways.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Industry-Relevant Modules

Changing Childhoods
Childhood and Early Years Studies Project
Global Perspectives of Childhood and Youth
Leadership and Collaboration in Children’s Services
Perspectives on Children’s Literature
Play and the Early Years Curriculum
Professional Practice and Career Development
Researching Childhood and Early Years
Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Childhood
Young Children as Meaning Makers
Young People in Society

Area of Studies

Ranking & Accreditation

Northumbria has been named University of the Year 2022
by Times Higher Education
Ranked 36^th for Best UK Universities
Ranked 31^st for Social Work in the UK

Career Opportunities

A Degree in Early Childhood Studies is an excellent foundation for a career working with young children in many sectors, including teaching and education, health and social care, and voluntary work.