Take a fresh look at childhood. Exploring the theory and reality of children’s early years from many points of view, this innovative course will help you find your niche in this competitive sector. Investigate issues through the lenses of sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy. Work directly with young children and their families on placements at home or abroad for up to a year. Graduate with a clear view of where your career is going. Additional Information about this Course: • 90 per cent of students agreed staff were good at explaining things and 97 per cent of students were in work/study six months after graduating. • Explore the relationships between play and learning in your own studies as well as in child development • Expand your options beyond traditional teaching and open up further career opportunities in education, social care, community work, psychology, management and research. • See for yourself how theories and policies are applied in practice by visiting a wide range of mainstream and specialist early years settings. • Learn on the job with work-based modules to help you gain the practical skills employers are looking for. • Take a broader view of children’s development by studying the subject in practical, historical and international contexts. • Develop essential skills through a variety of coursework-based assessments – from essays, surveys and child observations to group presentations and video commentaries. • Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international research projects. • Make the most of the opportunities presented by being part of a department that has strong links with universities in Europe, Canada, Africa and the USA and through the International Students’ Exchange Programme.

In the first year, you’ll get an overview of the factors that affect children’s lives and begin considering your own professional identity within the sector. You’ll explore how children grow and develop, drawing on the latest research around thinking, playing and learning. You’ll also gain an understanding of different approaches to observing children. Modules on social policy and equality and diversity will introduce you to key contemporary issues. Your second year focuses on developing your analytical and reflective skills, and expands your hands-on experience of early years roles. You will develop your understanding of research while studying children’s development and communication. You’ll choose two modules from a range of options including disability, the developing world, children’s well-being in the developing world and families in focus. You’ll work directly with young children and families, learning both academically and practically from these experiences. In the final stage of the programme you will be helped to make the transition from ‘knowledge consumer’ to ‘knowledge producer’. You will use your developing knowledge and experience to challenge, extend and critique other people’s ideas and your own. You will plan and carry out a research project to develop and disseminate understanding of what you have identified as an area of interest and you will continue to develop your capacity to act as a strong advocate for young children and families. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Assessment is 100% coursework

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: X310

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/ 4 or above.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	With 5.5 in all elements.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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