Why study this course
Placements in a relevant work setting are offered at each level of study
This course is highly current in the workplace and is mapped to key national health and wellbeing agendas
If you always wanted to work with young children (0-8) but are unsure of your career pathway, then this course supports a wide range of career opportunities.
Do you want to make a difference to young children and their families’ lives? Then this is the right course for you!
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood course at BGU, Lincoln supports a wide range of career opportunities if you want to work with young children.
Please note - the intended start date for this course is September 2025. Register your interest in the course using the form below.
Key facts
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Award |
BA |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Start date |
September 2025 |
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Award |
Bishop Grosseteste University |
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Institution code |
B38 |
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About this course
This highly current BA (Hons) Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood programme is informed by the crucial significance of the formative years of 0-8 for health and wellbeing. It focusses on the early identification of barriers and risks to wellbeing (in its widest sense) and interventions through the development of early enabling environments for positive health and wellbeing.
This degree provides understanding of the crucial 0-8 developmental stage, individual needs and the broader sociocultural context of young children and their families. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2020) landmark report, prioritises three areas to be address in the UK: reducing child inequalities; prioritising public health, prevention and early intervention; and building and strengthening local and cross sector services. In support of this agenda, this degree focusses on concepts such as multi-agency working with critical, reflective and evidence-based practice.
Personal, professional and ethical values will be explored within health and social care practice with young children and their families. The BA (Hons) Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood programme supports those who aspire to become, for example, Early Help Workers attached to Children’s Centres, Family Health Workers; maternity healthcare support workers or midwifery assistants, child mental health support workers.
This places graduates undertaking the BA (Hons) Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood in a strong position to address these agendas in supporting young children and their families in a variety of formal and informal educational and health roles and settings.
Entry requirements
Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GCSE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries you may have.
Different degree subjects may have specific entry requirements to allow you to progress from the Foundation Year. Whilst not a condition of entry onto the Foundation Year, you will need to have met these by the time you complete the first year of this four year course.
How you will be taught
There is no one-size-fits-all method of teaching at BGU – we shape our methods to suit each subject and each group, combining the best aspects of traditional university teaching with innovative techniques to promote student participation and interactivity.
Assessment
In Health and Wellbeing with Early Childhood Studies, assessment is carried out through coursework of different types, including essays, reports, oral presentations, blogs and case studies There are no examinations.
In modules where students are assessed through coursework, the assignments are varied to provide a range of opportunities to present ideas such as portfolios, essays, reflective accounts, and artefacts for practice to support positive impact in the workplace.
Careers & Further study
BGU has a strong reputation for developing highly skilled, sought-after, employable graduates. The Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood degree offers a firm base for students hoping to enter a variety of career pathways including, but not limited to, education-related, health, mental health or voluntary sector careers.
Possible future career paths for BA (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Early Childhood graduates may include:
- Teaching;
- Early Years practitioners
- Maternity Support workers
- Graduate entry Nursing (Pediatric)
- Graduate entry Social Work
- Speech and Language therapy
- Graduate entry OT
- Early Help Workers attached to Children’s Centres
- Family Health Workers
- Maternity healthcare support workers or midwifery assistants
- Child mental health support workers
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