Early Years Education

The course supports you to develop an in-depth understanding of research, policy and practice in the field and you will draw on a range of disciplines including education, social policy, disability studies, philosophy, health and psychology to develop you as an outstanding graduate ready to work in the Early Years sector or other multi-professional contexts. As well as developing your knowledge and expertise in Early Childhood, our course supports your intellectual, personal, social, ethical and professional development and you will develop important transferable skills such as critical reflection, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration.

Through mandatory modules, placements at each year of study, and an optional module in Year 3, you will learn about the nature and development of the child. You will explore the wide range of factors that influence the child, their development and their learning including issues such as: health, relationships, play, the environment, race, gender, power, technology, culture, inclusion and politics. You will become confident with a range of current policy and put your theoretical knowledge into practice through your placements and a range of research based and practice related assessments.