On your BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree, you’ll discover how a child develops physically, emotionally and mentally. And with plenty of opportunities to work with children, you’ll practice how to make a positive difference for them. You can customise your degree and develop specialist skills that are valued in a variety of professions, such as therapeutic play.Course highlightsLearn different ways to measure children’s development from birth to age 8, which you can apply in all kinds of careersChoose to do a different work placement in every year of study – from local schools, early childcare settings or health and social care environments that put young children firstHave the opportunity to do an additional work placement year after your second or third year on this Connected Degree - we're the only UK university to offer flexible sandwich placements for undergraduatesDevelop new skills in support of children's social, emotional and mental health by working with them in our own play and sensory rooms, and in outdoor environments such as forests and beachesLook at how children are affected by society and politics, and discover what psychology and philosophy teach us about early yearsHave the option to work towards achieving Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) alongside your degreeBe taught by experts and hear from guest speakers, with unique insights into childhood and education based on their lived experienceHelp tackle inequality by taking part in local initiatives that make a difference to children and familiesGain transferable skills in psychology, sociology, teaching and learning, leadership and management, and creative thinking.4 years sandwich with work placement