Course Modules

This module explores children and criminality from various points of view, from offending to court procedures, from explanations of children’s crime to protection of victims, and allows you to draw conclusions about the special status of children and the legal […]

This practical placement module builds on theory from taught modules in the programme and placements at both Levels 4 and 5. It gives you opportunities in relevant settings to achieve the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competences. You will complete 25

The independent project is designed to engage you in a longer-term and analytical piece of research on a topic relevant to Early Childhood Studies. The module includes a focus on the research process. This includes guidance on research design, writing

This module aims to introduce you to the key factors that affect strategies for leading and managing in Early Years provision. You will develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve practice through working alongside staff, children, families and other

This module introduces you to the innovative and adventurous environments in which children can develop, learn and play such as Forest Schools and Beach School. You will examine the theoretical, psychological, physical and social processes and benefits for children and

The module introduces you to the digital experiences of childhood, and the effects of technology on children in a fast-changing world, as you assess the benefits and drawbacks from social, emotional and behavioural perspectives. The module examines access to the

This module aims to explore and critically analyse the centrality of play in enabling children to make sense of the world around them and their place within that world, especially when experiencing trauma.

This module aims to develop the intellectual and practical skills that will be of value in a variety of situations and will include the development of self-awareness, problem solving, reflection and reflexive skills. You will prepare to communicate effectively with

In this module, you will develop your basic knowledge and skills to support your academic development and improve your confidence in your academic writing and reading.

This module introduces you to the subject, theoretical and pedagogic knowledge, and attitudes related to the learning of science in schools and early years settings, so that it is possible to build a scientifically literate population. You will develop your