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From a worldwide viewpoint, early childhood education focuses on children's rights, social equity, and policies and practices in early development. Guided by top-tier specialists at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, this multidisciplinary course helps students build expertise to combat social disparities and address worldwide issues across local, national, and global contexts. The Early Childhood Education BA serves as the premier undergraduate offering from the Department of Learning and Leadership, where you'll gain insights from renowned authorities in Early Years, Primary Education, Leadership, and Education Policy. Students enjoy the unique chance to collaborate with peers in London's vibrant, internationally-focused educational hub.
During the course, you'll explore early childhood education as both structured and unstructured learning for children from infancy through age eight. The curriculum examines early development through educational, social, cultural, economic, anthropological, biological, psychological, political, and historical lenses, all centered on social justice and children's welfare.