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The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies program at Liverpool John Moores University takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying children and family dynamics. By examining diverse views on childhood, this course unlocks numerous professional possibilities. Early life experiences shape individuals far beyond their formative years, with factors like economic hardship, educational gaps, maltreatment, and enriching activities like creative play significantly affecting development.
This program builds knowledge gradually while fostering critical thinking skills. Core themes include education, social services, and physical/mental health.
The curriculum examines all societal elements affecting youth and families, concentrating on the physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of children aged 0-8 from multiple viewpoints. Students analyze varying childhood perspectives while investigating broader social, economic, and political influences. The program establishes a strong theoretical base incorporating psychological and sociological frameworks.
Start date: September
Study mode: Full-time
Course duration: 3 years
Campus: Mt Pleasant
UCAS Code: XL35
Entry requirements: BCC-BBB (104-120 points)