Post on 31-Mar-2015
BA (Hons)Early Childhood Studies
WELCOME!
Caroline Leeson - Associate Professor and joint programme leader,
Early Childhood Studies
Rod Parker-Rees – Associate Professor and joint programme leader,
Early Childhood Studies
What is Early Childhood Studies?
• Multidisciplinary, multi-professional course
• Academic development alongside opportunities for
extending practical skills and experience
• A growth area of study with reliable prospects for future
employment
• Not an easy option - but an enjoyable one!
Pattern of Study
• 120 credits per stage (1 year FT, 2 years PT)
• 3 modules (2 core and 1 option) per term (FT)
• 3 hours contact per module per week
• 1½ days work per module per week
• Short summer term – opportunities for gaining wider practical experience, travel, etc.
Year One (Stage 1)
CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES
AUTUMN
Studying Children in Context
Being a Child TodayPerspectives on Disability and
Inclusion
Children Moving, Growing, Playing and Learning
Children and Stories
The Psychology of Everyday
Experience
(All Year Option)
SPRING
Patterns of Provision for Children 0-8
Children & Communities: Understanding Equality, Inclusion & Diversity in the Early Years (0-8)
Early Adventures
Working with Colleaguesin the Early Years
Children’s Health and Wellbeing
Year Two (Stage 2)
CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES
AUTUMN
Becoming a PersonYoung Children, the Family and Social Policy
Varieties of Disabling
Conditions
The Powerful ChildPsychology of
MusicIndependent Study Module
Early Childhood
Intervention
(All Year Option)
Motivation, Personality and Coping
(All Year Option)
SPRING
Developing Communication in the
Early Years
Early Childhood:A Comparative
Perspective
Education in and for the
Environment
Work Based Learning(in a setting with
young children and/or families)
Working with a Range of
Professionals: the impact on young
children
Independent Study Module
• Long established reputation
• Large team of academic staff from a variety of professional
backgrounds
• Flexible programme with a wide range of options to
personalise the programme
• Quality partnerships with local early years settings and
organisations
• Personal approach to the ‘whole’ student experience
Why study ECS at Plymouth?
After graduation
Further study• Teaching - PGCE• Social Work – Masters level• Masters – ECS and research• EYPs• NPQICL
The world of work• Various EY settings • Children’s Centres – children and families• Local Authorities - advisors• Voluntary sector – Home Start, Barnardos• Nanny• Lecturer in HE• Voluntary work in the Gambia
Thank you for your interest in
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Plymouth University
Don’t forget you can drop-in and talk to members of the
ECS and Admissions teams in the Atrium on the First Floor
until 4.00pm
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