Childhood Studies

Overview

Overview

The B.A. Childhood Studies students from University of Dundee will not give you a professional qualification needed for leadership or management roles in the UK childcare sector. However, it is matched to meet the needs of childhood professionals nationally and internationally.

You will work with other professionals throughout the course to improve your leadership skills and ensure better outcomes for children. You will also gain an understanding of pedagogy (the theory and practice of education) and leading learning.

As the focus is on applying theory to practice, you will need to be in relevant employment throughout the course. You will use workplace-based activities, reflecting on your professional practice experience, as the foundation for your academic study.

The course is designed as a framework for you to develop, challenge and reflect upon your own values, beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and skills.

Learning online allows you to fit your studies around your other commitments. You will be part of a supportive community where practice, resources and learning are shared.

Careers

When you graduate you will have gained the confidence and understanding to put your professional expertise into practice and gain promotion or a challenging new career.

Examples of recent job titles are:

• Child Development Officer
• Nursery Manager
• Manager of Out of School Care
• College Lecturer in Early Years
• Team Leader in Early Years
• Nursery Officer
• Senior Early Years Worker
• Early Years Education Officer

The majority of our graduates use this course for their professional development needs. Some people use this course as a way forward into teaching, going on to study for a postgraduate qualification in teaching, or completing a Masters in Education.