Early Childhood Studies (BA)
Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
Discover how to shape positive beginnings for young children through a programme that brings together rich Froebelian heritage, pioneering ideas and contemporary research. This programme explores childhood from birth to eight through a blend of theory and hands on experience, encouraging you to understand children within their families, communities and wider social worlds. You will study childhood as a socially constructed and culturally situated stage of life, while early modules introduce it as both an academic field and a way of interpreting broader social issues.
Your learning draws on a wide range of disciplines including history, education, psychology, sociology, health, policy and leadership. A Froebelian approach underpins your studies, highlighting the importance of holistic development, play, natural environments and nurturing relationships. You will engage with global and loca
Key highlights
- Explores childhood from birth to eight through theory and practice
- Froebelian approach emphasising play, holistic development and natural environments
- Draws on history, psychology, sociology, health, policy and leadership
- Studies children within their families, communities and wider social worlds
- Optional placement year available
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Early years teacher
- Family support worker
- Children's centre officer
- Play worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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