Early Childhood Education and Care (HTQ)

You can choose to study this course in Coventry, London (Greenwich/Dagenham) or Scarborough.

This course aims to equip you with the early education and care practice skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global early education and care environment.

Why you should study this course

Weave research and theory with day-to-day experience of working as an early year’s practitioner. Improve your reflective practice and leadership skills. Develop a culture of inclusion and excellence in early years settings.

We understand that everyone learns differently, so this course will consist of structured teaching sessions which can include:
- on-campus classroom instruction


- practical sessions and peer interaction


- online learning


- placements,


- self-directed learning.


Placements, will be mandatory in both the first year (HNC) and second year (HND) of the course. You will be responsible for sourcing your own placements, although support will be given. In order to successfully complete this HTQ you must complete the mandatory placement hours outlined below.

Within your first year of study (HNC) you will be expected to complete a minimum of 375 hours of placement to be carried out alongside your study commitments.

Within your second year of study (HND) you will be expected to complete a minimum of 200 hours of placement to be carried out alongside your study commitments.

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc/course-structure/higher-technical-qualifications/early-childhood-education-and-care-htq/?term=2026-27

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.