Early Childhood Studies (FdA)

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:

A practice-based foundation programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, 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 this degree, 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

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.
If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.