Early Childhood Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS Code: XL35 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS Code: XL35 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.
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About this course
**Why study Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?**
- Stepping stone to a wide range of careers in teaching, social work, health and childcare
- Extensive work-related learning opportunities including the chance to undertake international work experience
- Supportive and inspirational tutors rated as excellent in the National Student Survey
- Experience the diverse traditional and non-traditional early childhood settings
- Tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice
- You will be taught in the dedicated Education Building based in the University's Mount Pleasant campus
- 94% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on our education courses were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)
- 93% of students surveyed said academic support on our childhood and youth studies courses was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)
**About your course**
The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University offers a multi-disciplinary approach to working with children and their families. An exploration of different perceptions of children and childhood opens up an exciting range of career opportunities.
A childs first experiences have an impact far beyond those initial few years of life. Poverty, poor education, child abuse, as well as the positive experiences of creativity and play, have an enormous influence on a childs development.
The acquisition of knowledge and understanding of early childhood studies is progressive, and nurtures the development of a critically reflective perspective. The overarching themes and defining principles of the programme are education, social welfare, health and wellbeing.
Early Childhood Studies explores and deals with all aspects of society, which impact on young people and their families. The course focuses on the development, growth, health and well-being of young children from 0-8 years old from both the perspective of the child and the adult. Different perceptions of children and childhood are considered and you are also encouraged to examine the wider socio-economic and political factors that influence children at all levels. You are provided with a sound theoretical foundation drawn from different disciplines such as psychology and sociology.
We have several international links, and there are opportunities to visit various countries as part of your course and also undertake a work-related placement abroad.
We have a student volunteer scheme in schools and other placements, so that you can gain the experience and practice you need before embarking on further study or a career.
The course gives you enormous scope to tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice.
Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Assessment methods
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
We recognise that all students perform differently depending on how they are being assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. Coursework may therefore include essays, reports, presentations, newspapers, posters, diaries and a dissertation. Exams are limited to some main core modules.
Constructive feedback is important in helping you to identify your strengths and areas where you may need to put in more work, so this will be provided regularly as you progress through each module.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
The Uni
Mount Pleasant Campus
School of Education
What students say
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How do students rate their degree experience?
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Childhood and youth studies
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Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)
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After graduation
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Childhood and youth studies
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Education
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Top job areas of graduates
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What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Childhood and youth studies
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