About the Courses
Alongside studying early social, emotional and cognitive development in children aged 0-7, students are supported throughout their academic studies with a bespoke academic English module, delivered by our specialist team at the Centre for International English.
Taught by experienced lecturers who have been recognised and published in the field of education and Early Years, students gain knowledge, insight and a fundamental understanding of learning in the Early Years. Academic research is a core element of the degree, with students being supported in this area as they increase their knowledge of critical enquiry and the importance of ethical approaches to discovery.
The skills learnt through this Early Years degree can lead to a range of interesting careers in education and many other areas of early years provision, with previous graduates of Early
Alongside studying early social, emotional and cognitive development in children aged 0-7, students are supported throughout their academic studies with a bespoke academic English module, delivered by our specialist team at the Centre for International English.
Taught by experienced lecturers who have been recognised and published in the field of education and Early Years, students gain knowledge, insight and a fundamental understanding of learning in the Early Years. Academic research is a core element of the degree, with students being supported in this area as they increase their knowledge of critical enquiry and the importance of ethical approaches to discovery.
The skills learnt through this Early Years degree can lead to a range of interesting careers in education and many other areas of early years provision, with previous graduates of Early Years courses following career paths in teaching, nurseries, children’s charities and integrated children’s centres, and even project officer roles within local communities.
The course is for students who have already achieved 240 credits. The study is aimed at a multi-national student cohort that welcomes students from outside of the UK alongside those within it, who are interested in studying and learning best practice in global childhood education.
Modules
Placements
In the second semester, students will be given the opportunity to undertake a placement in a local educational setting. This will be for two weeks. This will be arranged by the placement officer and will be within easy travelling distance of the student’s accommodation.
The course team have extensive partnerships with local schools and settings who are able to offer valuable experiences for students.
Facilities
The Early Years degree has a dedicated teaching room with focused resources to support teaching children from 0-7 years old. Students can also benefit from use of our hydra suite, which supports virtual reality learning.
Lecturers
Philippa Watkins, Course Leader
Ceri Brown, Placement Officer
Dr. Emily Powell
Rachel Stamp
Support
Students will have access to one-to-one academic support throughout the course. For the dissertation, students will be allocated a supervisor and will be given 6 hours one-to-one supervision.
As well as a designated Year tutor, there will also be professional academic coaching provided. On Friday mornings, there will be a 2 hour ‘virtual drop in’ session for students who would like to speak to a lecturer.