Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons)

**Early years professionals play a crucial role in shaping young minds working in areas including childcare, support services, children’s centres and healthcare.**<br/><br/>Our Early Childhood Education and Care degree will build your knowledge and skills to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career.<br/><br/>Youll study child development, sociology, psychology, health and social policy, and explore education, the roles of family and wider institutions and more.<br/><br/>Two placements, visiting experts, field trips and observational visits to different early years settings, will develop your experience and understanding of the sector to ensure you are work-ready.<br/><br/>**Top reasons to choose this course**<br/><br/><br/>- 2nd in the UK for education courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes survey.<br/><br/><br/>- Two placement opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Observational study visits to support your understanding of the sector.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from a team of early years experts and visiting guest lecturers.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist curriculum centre with 30,000 specialist resources to enhance your learning. <br/><br/><br/>- Successful completion of the degree will lead to you being counted as a level 3 early years practitioner. <br/><br/><br/>- Guaranteed interview to our postgraduate teaching courses if you wish to pursue a career in teaching. <br/>

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