Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong><br/><br/>Unlock the potential of early childhood and make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities. This Early Childhood Studies degree explores development from before birth to age eight, using insights from a range of disciplines to understand the experiences that shape young lives and the vital role of professionals in supporting them.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how children grow, develop, and learn during the vital early years.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply theory and research to real-life practice with children and families.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build practical experience through work-based learning opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand how social, cultural, and political factors shape childhood.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills to set you up for graduate employment in a range of sectors.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Through a mix of hands-on learning, academic study, and real-world application, you’ll discover how psychology, education, sociology, and neuroscience all shape early development. Youll also explore how to support children’s wellbeing and development in a range of settings.<br/><br/>With options to tailor your learning to your career goals, this child development degree will prepare you for roles in teaching, early years education, child psychology, health and social care, and beyond.<br/><br/>Start your journey today and become a leader in Early Childhood Studies, shaping a brighter future for the next generation.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>You can study this course at our Canterbury Campus. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.<br/><br/>CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.<br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.<br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at CCCU this September.