BA Hons Early Years and Childhood Studies

How might modern day pressures be impacting on children s mental health How do our individual experiences of childhood influence our views and perspectives How can children and young people participate in society and how can this contribute to changes in policy From exploring feminism and queer theory to analysing the thinking of key philosophers, on this course, you ll study the complex factors that affect children s lives and ways to positively shape and influence their futures. In each year, you ll learn about the different elements that impact on a child s development. Studying subjects such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and criminology, you ll consider ethics, welfare, and the importance of policy and legislation relating to children, such as the Human Rights Act (1998).