Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)

University of Roehampton
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

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 top-up 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 our Early Childhood Studies top - up, 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.

    • 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
    2461 Social workers
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Roehampton

    Wandsworth

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