Early Childhood Studies

About this course

Early childhood studies is an interdisciplinary field that draws on developmental psychology, biology, sociology, education theory, and social policy to understand the first years of human life in all their complexity. The period from birth to around the age of eight is now recognised as one of the most consequential in the entire human lifespan, with early experiences shaping cognitive development, emotional regulation, social skills, and long-term health and educational outcomes in ways that have lasting effects. Studying early childhood means engaging with both the scientific understanding of child development and the practical, ethical, and political questions about how society should support young children and their families. At the University of Plymouth, this three-year full-time degree with a year abroad takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on biological and psychologica

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 30% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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