Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA/BSc

**Why this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and youth Studies <br/><br/><br/>- Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>**About this course:**<br/><br/>A top-up programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel.<br/><br/>**Skills:**<br/>On our Early Childhood Studies top - up, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;<br/>- Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities<br/><br/><br/>- Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field<br/><br/><br/>**Career opportunities:**<br/>Many graduates take on roles in the education sector including:<br/>- Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)*<br/><br/><br/>- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community<br/><br/><br/>- A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing<br/><br/><br/>- An NGO or central or local government department<br/><br/><br/>*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.