Early Childhood Education (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons)

If your dream is to work with young children this in-depth course gives you the understanding of early years education you need fully preparing you for a wide range of careers or the move on to teacher training.

Our Early Childhood Education BA (Hons) equips you with all you need to know about how children develop in learning and thinking in their early years (0-8 years): early-years curricula; inclusion special educational needs and disability; and early literacy and numeracy. It also covers leadership and management in the early years and the role of adults in a childs education and care.

Across the three years you explore your individual interests through guided study and independent research. You also undertake placements and voluntary positions in early childhood settings to embed your learning and increase your employability when you graduate.

Why choose this course

• Study the latest innovative practices in early childhood education and care supported by an experienced academic team actively involved in research in their fields
• Gain experience through a series of placements and a strong focus on employability
• Take the course over four years and include a fee-free years placement in industry gaining experience and making contacts for the future
• Learn the academic skills you need to analyse research policy and practice in the field as well as a critical understanding of national and international perspectives
• If you need a step up into a degree start with a Foundation Year which guarantees you entry to the Undergraduate course

“I really enjoyed my learning on this course. It has certainly helped develop my confidence and expand my knowledge about early years education. The staff are fantastic always there to help especially my personal tutor and dissertation supervisor.”

Sarah course graduate

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country