Early Childhood Education

Turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career with this BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education degree. You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to support young children and their families, making a lasting difference to future generations.
Blending theory with practice, the course includes 80 days of placement across a range of early years settings. This hands-on experience helps you apply your learning, build professional skills and boost your employability.
You’ll graduate as a confident, reflective practitioner and critical thinker, with a qualification recognised as ‘full and relevant’ by the Department for Education. The course is suitable whether you’re progressing from Level 3 study or already working in early childhood and looking to advance your career, with flexible full-time and part-time options.
Each year includes placement opportunities in settings such as nurseries, schools and specialist organisations, with your final placement tailored to your interests. You’ll also learn in a simulated early years environment to prepare for practice.
On successful completion, if you are interested in pursuing a career in primary teaching you’ll be guaranteed an interview for a Primary Education PGCE (3–11) at Herts and receive support to consider a number of other careers working with children; With opportunities to study abroad and 100% coursework-based assessment, this degree offers a practical and supportive route into a fulfilling career.

The University of Hertfordshire will provide you with the skills needed for the modern workplace by delivering career-focused degrees. Herts consults with employers when designing courses and their facilities provide you with up-to-date, real-world experience, mirroring the careers and industries you'll work in after graduation.

You'll have the opportunity to take part in a range of co-curricular activities to help boost your CV, including an award-winning mock assessment centre.

Herts is a campus-based university spread over two sites with easy access to London, opening up a wealth of opportunities for placements, work experience, teaching and learning, as well as social and cultural experiences. It has a wonderfully diverse community of students and staff and offers a range of support services, from counselling to childcare, ensuring you can concentrate on studying and make the most of your time at university.