Early Childhood Studies (0-8 years) FdA

This early childhood studies foundation degree provides a challenging, broad-based, employability led curriculum relevant to the holistic needs of early years and education professionals. Gain a socio-ecological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of early childhood, to enable you to comprehend and evaluate pedagogical approaches to professional early years practice.<br/><br/>What’s next?<br/><br/>You can progress to BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) degree at New College Durham. This programme is validated by the Open University. Below are the progression opportunities following the top-up degree:<br/><br/><br/>- School-centered initial teacher training (SCITT)<br/><br/><br/>- Early years initial teacher training (EYITT)<br/><br/><br/>- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)<br/><br/><br/>- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education<br/><br/><br/>- Master’s Degree in Childhood Studies (some Universities combine it with a PGCE).<br/><br/><br/>- Post-compulsory qualification in education - Further Education.<br/><br/><br/>- Alternative Master’s Degree’s – Occupational therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Counselling and Social Work.<br/>