Early Childhood Studies

About this course

Early childhood studies is a discipline that focuses on the development, wellbeing, and rights of children from birth through to the age of eight, one of the most formative and consequential periods in human development. The field draws on developmental psychology, sociology, education, health, and social policy to examine how children grow, learn, and thrive, and what conditions in families, communities, and institutions support or undermine that flourishing. It takes children seriously as active participants in their own lives, not simply as subjects of adult care and instruction. At the University of Northampton, this programme is offered on a part-time basis, making it accessible to students who are combining study with work or other commitments, including those who may already be working in early years or childcare settings. You will study child development across the key domains o

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 15% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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