Course Modules

This module will enable you to explore the reciprocal relationships that need to exist between the early years setting, the child and their family. It will encourage you to develop a detailed understanding of the importance of partnership working for […]

This module uses children’s stories and the media to explore current and past constructs of childhood. Specific examples of these media are used to consider the wider social, cultural and educational issues that surround their production and consumption. In this

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 introduces you to the nature of developmental psychology and encourages a critical understanding of psychological theories in relation to children’s development.

This module aims to introduce you to the multidisciplinary nature of Early Childhood Studies and the different ways in which childhood is viewed, discussed and analysed. You will focus on various sociological concepts and perspectives in trying to understand young