Early Childhood Studies (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

Early Childhood Studies explores and deals with all aspects of society, which impact on young people and their families. The Early Childhood Studies (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University focuses on the development, growth, health and well-being of young children from 0-8 years old from both the perspective of the child and the adult. 

A childs first experiences have an impact far beyond those initial few years of life. Poverty, poor education, child abuse, as well as the positive experiences of creativity and play, have an enormous influence on a childs development.

The acquisition of knowledge and understanding of early childhood studies is progressive, and nurtures the development of a critically reflective perspective. The overarching themes and defining principles of the programme are education, social welfare, health and wellbeing.

Different perceptions of children and childhood are considered and you are also encouraged to examine the wider socio-economic and political factors that influence children at all levels. You are provided with a sound theoretical foundation drawn from different disciplines such as psychology and sociology.

Career

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

LJMU graduates who meet the entry criteria are guaranteed an interview for your chosen PGCE course.

Our PGCEs carry Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), so after successfully completing the one-year course, you will be qualified to teach the age range of students covered in your programme.

As well as our core PGCE courses, we also offer School-led programmes with our partner schools across the North West, which offer either salaried or non-salaried PGCEs across Merseyside.