Psychology with Early Childhood Studies

About this course

Psychology with early childhood studies is a degree that brings together the scientific study of the mind and behaviour with a focused specialism in the development, wellbeing and education of young children. Psychology as a discipline uses rigorous research methods to investigate perception, emotion, memory, social behaviour and mental health, and developmental psychology has a particular concern with how human capacities emerge and unfold through childhood and adolescence. Early childhood studies adds a practical and policy-oriented dimension, examining the places and spaces where children learn and play, the theoretical frameworks that inform early years practice, and the family and social contexts that shape children's experiences. At Plymouth, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you both professional experience an

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 82% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 12% 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 →

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