Early Childhood Studies (Honours)

Overview

• Explore the varied approaches to early childhood education, including issues related to child development, inclusion, the health and culture of children under eight years, and safeguarding.
• Consider the significance and impact of children's friendships, forest schools, participation, gender and identity, inclusive practice, working with families, and young children's wellbeing.
• Look at the importance of play in children's lives and development.
• Study a course with exceptional graduate recruitment rates — 94% of our previous students are now in employment or further study (Graduate outcomes survey 2017/18).

This Early Childhood Studies (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University enables you to complete the Early Years Educator level 3 qualification which meets the Ofqual national requirements and Graduate Practitioner Competencies through a range of core and elective modules. Elective modules enable you to follow with a Health and Wellbeing pathway or an Environments for Learning pathway. Assessed placements are an integral part of each year. The Graduate Practitioner Competencies are endorsed by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network at level 6 and are recognised by the Department for Education.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• nurseries and pre-schools
• primary schools
• special schools
• further education colleges
• universities
• hospitals
• charities
• community centres
• community organisations
• third sector and private employers

A number of our students go on to study a postgraduate qualification in subjects including social work, education and research. Others progress to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to qualify as teachers.

All students gaining an Honours degree are guaranteed an interview for a Hallam PGCE course subject to terms and conditions.