Early Childhood

University of Warwick
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Part-time 4 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

With our exciting BA(Hons) Early Childhood degree, you’ll develop the tools needed to nurture cognitive, social, and emotional growth during a time when your influence is most impactful. Through the development of your knowledge and expertise on the Degree, you'll literally shape the foundation of the next generation. The demand for skilled staff working with young children is rising globally as awareness of the importance of early childhood (pregnancy to 8 years) grows. As an advocate for young children and education, you’ll be contributing to broader societal goals like equity and accessibility. By achieving our BA(Hons) Early Childhood degree, you’re choosing to progress in a workforce that truly matters to present and future lives, offering you personal fulfilment, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

Key features of the Degree:

  • Earn while you learn - this Degree is carefully designed to ensure that you can continue to earn through employment and study for your Degree.

  • This Degree provides an excellent route into Teacher training. The Degree also provides excellent opportunities to explore a range of careers across education, social care and family support

  • Become a specialist in one of the following areas: Special Educational Needs/ Teaching, Learning and Assessment/Leadership. Here, you'll receive an additional title on your Award, which reflects your specialism

  • Opportunities to apply your learning directly to practice throughout the degree
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2461 Social workers
    1172 Social services managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies