(Hons) Childhood Studies with Primary Education Bucks New University

Overview

How children learn and experience childhood has never been more important, and together with a whole host of new contemporary research around emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and the rights of the child, there is no better time than now to gain a greater understanding of this important topic.

Meeting the learning and developmental needs of a young person is crucial to their wellbeing, mental health and academic ability. As a professional involved in this area, it’s important that you’re the best you can be and you’re keeping up with current research.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Develop deep insight and knowledge you need to become a valued and trusted support for the children and families you work with. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with front-line professionals who can help you feel confident and prepared for whatever path you choose beyond graduation.

Our lecturers are experts and have rich experiences to share that will make your learning come to life. They're all former practitioners themselves meaning they can tell you all about the realities of working with children in different settings. What you learn in the classroom will always be linked to real-life practice.

In addition to our professional backgrounds, we also pride ourselves on our friendly and approachable teaching team, who make you feel included and valued as a student. We feel it’s important to not only teach you the theory but give you examples of how the theory can meet the needs of practice.

With a team of professional lecturers who are dedicated to teaching, you will be able to find the support you need at  Bucks New University in order to reach your goals or explore your strengths.

What are my career prospects? 

• Once you’ve graduated with your degree in (Hons) Childhood Studies with Primary Education, you’ll be well qualified to think about several different careers.
• You could consider completing teacher training via School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Early Years Initial Teacher Training, or even a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). You can also choose to study one of our postgraduate course like PGCert Practice Education here at BNU.
• If teaching isn’t your thing, how about progressing into a position in social work, special needs, play therapy, charities and international development work.