Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies - BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

What is the nature of childhood? Is it different around the world? Study early childhood studies with us to explore international perceptions and realities of childhood. Expand your learning further on field trips across the UK and Europe.Life comes at us fast in our early years. On this early childhood studies degree, you’ll explore the nature of childhood, of young children and their families, and the provision made for them. We’ll look at the latest developments in the field from all over the world.There are lots of job opportunities in the early years sector. The early childhood studies course will help you expand your interest in children’s early years development, or prepare for a career working with children aged 0-8.You’ll develop transferable skills throughout your degree. This opens up a range of career or further study options, beyond working with early years.You’ll go on field trips in the UK and Europe. You’ll also have the chance to achieve an **Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Certificate (ECGPC)** – this will allow you to enter the job market for professional early education roles up to level 6. You’ll be a step ahead of graduates who don’t have the certificate.Watch this video to learn more about our early childhood studies degree.

Social Sciences