Early Childhood Studies

About this course

Early childhood studies is a discipline concerned with the development, wellbeing, and education of children in the earliest years of their lives, typically from birth to around eight years old. It draws on developmental psychology, sociology, education theory, health, and social policy to build a rounded understanding of what children need to flourish, and what professionals, families, and communities can do to support them. As early years provision becomes increasingly recognised as critical to lifelong outcomes, the field continues to grow in professional importance and in academic depth. At the University of Northampton, this three-year full-time degree gives you a broad understanding of the professional issues that underpin care and education in the early years. You will study child development and learning across cognitive, emotional, social, and physical domains, exploring how fa

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 35% of graduatescards →

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