Early Childhood Development and Learning

UCAS code: X300

Here's what Coventry University says about its Early Childhood Development and Learning course.

Success in this field demands a combination of creativity, empathy, logical thinking and extensive knowledge, coupled with the capacity to draw upon personal life experiences. Given the dynamic nature of this industry, this course emphasises the exploration of policies, procedures, exemplary approaches and hands-on learning to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of child development.

As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies which are considered full and relevant training by the UK Department for Education standards.

Why you should study this course

• an opportunity to take part in invaluable practical placements2,5 (if taking the Graduate Practitioner route).

• an additional option to work towards obtaining Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner status*

• to undertake an investigation into a topic relating to early childhood enabling you to make informed recommendations for future policy, research and practice

• to draw on your own personal experience and make links between your study at studies, your personal experience and your professional practice in the field of early childhood

• to explore a range of international perspectives on early childhood, which you can apply to your own research area.

• opportunities to engage with students at other international universities and industry experts through initiatives like our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project2.

• opportunities to conduct critical research with our highly experienced staff.

For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.

Year 1:

Collaborative and Inclusive Relationships in Early Years Setting

Promoting Children’s Health, Wellbeing and Safety

The Child, the Family and the Community

Learning and Development Through Play

Year 1 ECDL Placement

Year 2:

Early Years Pedagogy and Practice

Theoretical Perspectives on Child Development

Sustainability in the Early Years

Undertaking Research in the Early Years

Year 2 ECDL Placement

Final year:

International Perspective of Childhood

Effective Leadership and Management of an Early Years Environment

Inclusion, Equality and Diversity

Research Project

Year 3 ECDL Placement

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.