EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES BA (Hons) Stranmillis University Accredited by Queen's University Belfast

Level 6
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Queen's University Belfast

Overview

This course from Stranmillis University College and validated by Queen's University Belfast, is specifically for those students who have completed the QUB Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and who are employed in the early years sector.

The programme 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 programme provides a broad understanding of how young children think, learn and develop.

Applications are made via Stranmillis University College. Please contact the Course Director Bernie McMahon for further details: mcmahonb@src.ac.uk

This course begins in January 2024, running for 5 semesters over 3 academic years.

Applicants must possess a Foundation Degree in Early childhood Studies from Queen's University Belfast in association with Stranmillis University College.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of relevant qualifications, substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience should contact admissions at Stranmillis University College.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Modules include:

Management Leadership and Professionalism.
Partnership with Children and Families.
Research Methods.
Children in the Early Years Environment.
Curiosity, Creativity and the Child.
Diversity and Inclusion.
International Perspectives.
Dissertation.
3 optional modules.

This course will be assessed through critically reflective essays; individual and group projects and presentations; written examinations; and a final project.