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Chevron Training Online BA (HONS) in Early Childhood Studies is offered in collaboration with the University of East London. The program is available to learners who have achieved a pass mark or higher in the QQI leve...

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Chevron Training Online BA (HONS) in Early Childhood Studies is offered in collaboration with the University of East London. The program is available to learners who have achieved a pass mark or higher in the QQI level 6 Early Care and Education course. The program requires learners to complete 6 modules of 30 credits each to achieve the BA (HONS) in Early Childhood Studies. The purpose of this Honours Degree programme is to provide you with the knowledge to evaluate childhood from a range of different critical perspectives and to explore the factors that influence the childhood experience.By examining issues such as health, early years’ legislation and global inequalities in childhood, you will appreciate the impact which these factors can have on a child’s development.

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

The programme is designed as a articulation pathway from the QQI level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education and this articulation has been mapped to the QAA Early Childhood Studies Benchmark Statements. Therefore the overall programme aims and learning outcomes are to:

• Gain knowledge, understanding and a critical appreciation of early childhood studies

• Understand the development, needs and experience of young children, and the services which support them;

• Achieve a foundation for employment, professional and further academic study in the early years domain;

• Become a skilful and adaptable graduate.

• Be part of University of East London’s commitment to widening access to higher education

Expand+BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies awarded by University of East London (U.E.L)

Learners will receive a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood studies after completing all modules

How Distance Learning Works

Chevron Training's BA (HONS) Early Childhood...

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Learners will receive a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood studies after completing all modules

How Distance Learning Works

Chevron Training's BA (HONS) Early Childhood Studies L8 programme is completed through our online interactive learning management system. Once enrolled learners will be issued with an email to create their own password in order to access their course. All materials such as course notes, supplementary reading documentation, online videos, and assignment briefs are contained in folders within each module. Each module has a site structured around a sequence of weekly topics. Each topic contains a lecture, typically a series of slides and accompanying audio recording, supported by guidance on key learning outcomes, self-assessment questions, and links to core and additional readings and other resources. Learners will also have access to our online student community and to discussion forums to foster communication with our other students to discuss and resolve issues related to their studies.

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Graduates of the Early Childhood Studies Degree undertake a variety of career paths in the education, health and social-care fields. There is a current need for well-trained graduates who can quickly move up to more senior rol...

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Graduates of the Early Childhood Studies Degree undertake a variety of career paths in the education, health and social-care fields. There is a current need for well-trained graduates who can quickly move up to more senior roles in Child Care Centres and other early childhood care and education settings. Holders of this award will also be eligible to gain the higher capitation grant from the DCYA (currently at €72.50) for their role in an early childhood centre. Some students go on to specialise in a particular area such as Special Educational Needs, while others go on to take up advisory posts in local authorities or government departments. Students may continue their professional studies to Masters level.