Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support your career in the early years education and care sector.
With successive governments attempting to improve standards in the early years sector, a degree is increasingly being seen as desirable by employers in childhood settings, especially for those who aspire to managerial roles.
This programme has been developed to promote best practice through the teaching of key theories in early years, such as child development, the status of children in society and the voice of the child. The work- based elements of the course enable you to reflect on experiences within an Early Years workplace to enable you to link theory and policy with practice.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake significant and independent research projects on areas of interest linked to your professional practice which will support your developing career.
Duration:
Full-time: 3 years (1 full day per week compulsory, plus additional flexible attendance/Early Years Workplace)
Fees:
Full-time: £8,900 per year
Start Date:
September 2024
Location:
Winter Gardens
Delivered in
partnership with:
About this course
Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support your career in the early years education and care sector.
With successive governments attempting to improve standards in the early years sector, a degree is increasingly being seen as desirable by employers in childhood settings, especially for those who aspire to managerial roles.
This programme has been developed to promote best practice through the teaching of key theories in early years, such as child development, the status of children in society and the voice of the child. The work- based elements of the course enable you to reflect on experiences within an Early Years workplace to enable you to link theory and policy with practice.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake significant and independent research projects on areas of interest linked to your professional practice which will support your developing career.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.
We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
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