Early Childhood Studies (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

The Early Childhood Studies (Hons) degree at University of Hull takes a holistic approach to the development of young children, from birth to the age of eight.

From climate change, global pandemics and economic austerity to screen use and social media, the 21st century has brought many factors that are shaping childhood experiences. This course teaches you to understand the challenges of supporting children and babies in this rapidly changing world, and the skills to respond to them.

Develop practical skills within a range of early years environments – from nurseries to care farms – thanks to our links with over 600 education institutions across the UK. Your training will include outdoor play and learning opportunities and the chance to study towards an accredited Forest School certification, and you could experience a placement overseas. This gives you a valuable additional qualification and the ability to take into account a range of extra needs.

We’re proud to be part of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network, which benefits students through events and profile-raising activity. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve Graduate Practitioner Status.

Future prospects

• Our degrees reflect the high demand for well-trained practitioners and are tailored to prepare you to move straight into employment.

• With a focus on the key skills valued by employers we’ll support your development into a practitioner for the early childhood sector. You’ll gain experience of working independently and in teams as well as presentation skills and an ability to articulate effectively across a range of contexts with a variety of tools.

• The opportunities for graduates in children’s and young people’s services are varied and wide. Potential future careers include Portage worker, community nursery nurse, children’s centre practitioner, family support worker, early years practitioner and child support worker.