Courses

Early Childhood Studies with Practitioner Options BA (Hons)

This degree provides the opportunity to study early childhood from a broad, multi-disciplinary perspective. It is designed to prepare students who wish to work with young children aged from 0 to 8.

The degree opens up opportunities for further specialist study which would facilitate entry into a wide range of careers including Teaching or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), or progression to a wide range of early years professions such as speech and language therapy assistants, early years workers, local authority development work, area support teams and teaching assistants. Read More

Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)

Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) is a new role that recognises effective leadership of practice across a range of early years provision. The Government aims to have an Early Years Professional in every children's centre and daycare setting. Read More

Foundation Degree Childhood Studies (Based at Chichester)

Based at Chichester this foundation degree provides a broad perspective of work with young children (0 to 8 years) and the course develops students’ skills in the study of childhood from psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, social policy and philosophical viewpoints. It aims to gives students an understanding of the diverse contexts in which children develop and learn. Read More

Foundation Degree Childhood Studies (Based at the Isle of Wight)

Based on the Isle of Wight this foundation degree provides a broad perspective of work with young children (0 to 8 years) and the course develops students’ skills in the study of childhood from psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, social policy and philosophical viewpoints. It aims to gives students an understanding of the diverse contexts in which children develop and learn. Read More