Early Childhood Studies

Why this course?
- We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)
- Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and youth Studies
- Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

About this course:
Discover the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future wellbeing and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel.

Skills:
On our BA Early Childhood Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;
- Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities.
- Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field.
- Graduate Practitioner Competencies – You will have the opportunity to gain a level 6 certificate through undertaking an assessed placement.

Career opportunities:
Many graduates take on roles in the education sector including:
- Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)*
- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community
- A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing
- An NGO or central or local government department
*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.