Childhood and Youth Studies courses

About BA (hons) Early Childhood Studies in Stranmillis University College

The Early Childhood Studies programme is based on the concept of ‘Educare’. It aims to investigate and advance a multi-professional approach to early childhood education and care services in Northern Ireland and beyond. The programme has been designed by professionals across the sector to meet the training needs of current and future practitioners. The course provides a broad understanding of how young children think, learn and develop. The programme covers three core themes - Understanding the Child, The Child in the Learning Context and The Child in the Family and Community - taking account of the latest developments within the field of early childhood and reflecting the multi-professional and multidisciplinary nature of contemporary early childhood services.

A LEVEL

BBB

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA

DDD – Not all BTEC Extended Diplomas are considered, please check with Academic Registry.

ACCESS COURSE

Successful completion of Access course with an average of 65% in level 3 modules.

CACHE EXTENDED DIPLOMA

Grade B – Childcare, Learning and Development

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

H3H3H3H3H4H4 to include English and Mathematics.

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The BA Early Childhood Studies degree at Stranmillis University College is very popular and each year the number of applicants greatly outweighs the number of places available.

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