Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Education Studies (Early Childhood) BA (Hons)
Education Studies (Early Childhood) BA (Hons)
Education Studies (Early Childhood) at
Winchester shares the philosophical
and pedagogical underpinnings of the
Education Studies programme but
specialises in the in-depth study of
educational processes related to early
childhood.
Programme content
Alongside the compulsory modules for the
Early Childhood pathway, students have
the opportunity to work with other areas
of study – race, gender, power, ecology
and inclusion – and to apply these to early
childhood. A variety of themes are drawn
upon to explore early childhood in relation
to ideas and political developments which
have contributed to changing conceptions
about family life and forms of caring for the
young both in the context of schools and
in the wider culture.
The programme is designed around a
model of intellectual progression. Study
in Year 1 is foundational and aims to
provide a general level of contextual
understanding for subsequent study.
Students are encouraged to reflect on
their own educational experiences,
compare them and comment on how
these experiences have influenced them,
and to begin to familiarise themselves
with the names and terms that influence
current educational theory. The
knowledge gained is built upon in Years
2 and 3. Study in these years consists of
a few mandatory modules and a much
larger range of optional modules which
are intended to appeal to individual
interests and career plans. During these
two years, students are encouraged
to engage fully with social, political
and cultural perspectives. During Year
3 in particular, students build on this
knowledge and begin critically deploying
it in relation to ‘real-world’ situations.
Modules:
Year 1
• Principles in Education
• Great Educators (double module)
• 1944 and 1988 Education Acts
• Reflections of Autobiography
Year 2
• Education: Social and Political
Thought (1)
• Education: Social and Political
Thought (2)
• Theorising Early Childhood
• What is a Child
Year 3
• Critiquing Education Policy
• Constructing the Other: Race, Ethnicity
and Religion
• Critiquing Inclusive Education
• Construction of Gender Roles in
Schools
Careers
Many students pursue a career in
teaching. Other careers that are relevant
to Education Studies (Early Childhood)
include roles within the social services,
student support, local government and
the caring professions with particular
reference to young children.
Fact File
SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: X310 BA/EAR
Typical offer: 280-320 points
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
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