About BA (hons) Early Years And Childhood Studies in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

How might modern day pressures be impacting on children’s mental health? How do our individual experiences of childhood influence our views and perspectives? How can children and young people participate in society and how can this contribute to changes in policy?

From exploring feminism and queer theory to analysing the thinking of key philosophers, on this course you’ll study the complex factors that affect children’s lives and ways to positively shape and influence their futures.

In each year of the course, you’ll learn about the different elements that impact on a child’s development. Studying subjects such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and criminology, you’ll consider ethics, welfare, and the importance of policy and legislation relating to children, such as the Human Rights Act (1998). You’ll also learn about how childhood has changed over time both in the UK and globally and consider alternative perspectives to child development, including post-structuralism, socio-cultural theory and creative play.

You’ll reflect on your own experience of childhood and explore how it was shaped by society. You’ll also consider the diverse experiences of children, young people, families and communities and how policy on local, national and international levels affects children’s lives.

This degree will give you the opportunity to study for an Early Years Education Level 3 qualification alongside your degree. When you graduate you will receive a degree, and a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification which meets the National College for Teaching and Leadership requirements.

Features and Benefits

• Community links - We’ve created this course with the help of local employers from the education and health and social care sectors, as well as community and voluntary organisations, to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need when you’re in the workplace.

• Specialise your studies - In year two, you can apply for a specialist placement, in places such as art galleries, museums, play therapy teams and Pupil Referral Units. 

• Study abroad - You could study in Europe for five months with the optional Erasmus programme.

• Real work projects - You’ll have the opportunity to take part in projects, working innovatively with communities and professionals to develop your employability skills.

Career prospects

As an Early Years and Childhood Studies graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to start a career in a wide range of areas working with children, young people and communities as a teacher, family support worker or youth and community leader. Or, you may go into creative play therapy at a local art gallery, work in a pupil referral unit helping those who struggle in formal education or even sports coaching.

You may even pursue a career in the voluntary sector, researching the latest trends in child learning behaviour for a children’s charity.

During the course, you’ll spend time on placements and study option units to help you decide the career path you’d like to follow. Your personal tutor will also support you with suggestions that match your strengths and career ambitions.

You may continue professional development after your first degree. We have a range of postgraduate courses in the Faculty of Education including masters in Education Studies, Educational Leadership and Management, Childhood and Youth Studies and Inclusive Education. Some of our graduates also go onto study Social Work at masters level. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with good grade.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS     :   6.0, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL   :   Overall 79,  With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE        :   53, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.