BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module introduces the nature of developmental psychology and encourages a critical understanding of psychological theories in relation to children's development. You will explore implications for practice within Early Years curriculums and policy, and investigate the relationships between different domains, such as biological, social, emotional and cognitive. You will be introduced to the idea that development is not fixed at ages and stages, but instead is influenced by social and historic

The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of professional and academic skills, including academic writing, reasoning, argument, and critical thinking. You will be introduced to a range of literature and study various approaches to topics covered within their respective subject areas. This module will develop digital literacy skills to support professional readiness and will include CV writing and employability skills.

This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the child safeguarding agenda and underpinning legislation. You will be introduced to current debates around children's rights, within the current and relevant political frameworks. The complex inter-relationships between protection and rights will also be explored. You will develop a clear understanding of their duty to safeguard and the reporting responsibilities that accompany this in practice.

This module aims to develop cultural awareness, promote respect for diversity and develop an understanding of the roots of prejudice. Through discussion and activities, it will encourage you to reflect on personal attitudes and unconscious bias. In this module, you will consider the impact of cultural heritage, poverty and diversity on education and lived experience and will make clear links to sustainable development goals.

This module aims to introduce you to the concept of health and wellbeing, as well as the various factors that influence a child's health. You will explore different perspectives on the definitions of health and wellbeing, gaining a deeper understanding of the holistic aspects of health. There will be a focus on children's developmental understanding of health and wellbeing, alongside an examination of the impact of both short-term illnesses and long-term conditions. The module will also examine

This module will explore the role of play and creativity in child development. This will include definitions and characteristics of play as well as different types of play. You will examine the theoretical perspectives and research that underpins the study of play in childhood. There will be guidance and encouragement to foster an awareness of how cultural, social, and historical contexts shape the nature and value of play and creativity. Areas explored in the module will include the influence o

The module develops your knowledge and understanding of the issues that surround health and wellbeing as they affect children and young people into adulthood. You will explore how 21st century living has highlighted an increasing concern over the health and wellbeing of children and adults alike, and how this is reflected in current government agendas.

You will explore how to conduct empirical research for your Independent Project, and promote understanding of research within the field of Early Years. In addition, you will develop your awareness of 'research mindedness', as well as qualitative, quantitative and mixed research approaches as you link evidence-based research to professional practice.

This module explores how ethical discussion and legislation have both struggled to keep up with the fast-changing landscape of conception, pregnancy, the birth process and the care of babies up to the age of two years. These developments have in turn fed into the sociological changes around the nature of parenting, the family and professional practice. The nature of attachment is shaped by the experience of pregnancy and the birth process. The first two years of the child's life are important to

This module develops your critical understanding of the issues that surround special educational needs and disability (SEND) in society and Early Years settings, with reference to government policy initiatives and legislation. The history, economic and social dimensions of issues relating to special educational needs and disability will be explored, along with an analysis of the impact upon children, families and working practices. In addition, the origins and meanings of related terminology wil

This module enables you to gain assessed experience in a setting which is relevant to Early Years practice. This will help you form a critical understanding of the ways in which theory and practice relate to one another within an Early Years setting, as well as to develop appropriate skills and gain experience.

This work-based learning module will enable you to develop knowledge and critical understanding of the differing theoretical perspectives on children's behaviour in the early years. Factors relating to children's specific needs, family, early years settings, wider society and culture will be critically analysed including concepts and principles of inclusion. You will have the opportunity to explore theories, significant and emerging, relating to the psychology of children's behaviour.

This module will enable you to explore the reciprocal relationships that need to exist between the early years setting, the child and their family. It will encourage you to develop a detailed understanding of the importance of partnership working for the child and their family to promote inclusion and collaboration.

This module uses children's stories and the media to explore current and past constructs of childhood. Specific examples of these media are used to consider the wider social, cultural and educational issues that surround their production and consumption. In this module, you will critically examine studies of how children engage with a range of different media that is produced for children. This includes: books (both fiction and non-fiction) television film the 'new media' that is available for c

This module explores children and criminality from various points of view, from offending to court procedures, from explanations of children's crime to protection of victims, and allows you to draw conclusions about the special status of children and the legal system. You will examine the 'social construction of childhood' both historically and internationally in regard to how children are treated in the criminal justice system. Case studies will be used to illustrate how criminal law and childh

This practical placement module builds on theory from taught modules in the programme and placements at both Levels 4 and 5. It gives you opportunities in relevant settings to achieve the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competences. You will complete 25 days in a placement setting and workshop sessions in the university.

The independent project is designed to engage you in a longer-term and analytical piece of research on a topic relevant to Early Childhood Studies. The module includes a focus on the research process. This includes guidance on research design, writing a literature review, application of methodological approach and method(s) used, ethical issues, data collection and analysis.

This module introduces you to the innovative and adventurous environments in which children can develop, learn and play such as Forest Schools and Beach School. You will examine the theoretical, psychological, physical and social processes and benefits for children and Early Years professionals/teachers that come with activities away from conventional environments. The module considers the history and theory that has shaped 'adventure' environments in the past, and continue to affect them in the

This module aims to introduce you to the key factors that affect strategies for leading and managing in Early Years provision. You will develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve practice through working alongside staff, children, families and other professionals.

The module introduces you to the digital experiences of childhood, and the effects of technology on children in a fast-changing world, as you assess the benefits and drawbacks from social, emotional and behavioural perspectives. The module examines access to the online world, and policy and parental attempts to control children's digital consumption.

This module aims to explore and critically analyse the centrality of play in enabling children to make sense of the world around them and their place within that world, especially when experiencing trauma.