Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year top-up) (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

The Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year top-up) (Hons) course at University of Hull  gives you the chance to progress your professional pathway in the early years sector. You’ll develop the essential skills and attributes that employers in the sector value while gaining experience in an academic background.

We combine academic rigour with fun and creative ways to encourage the 0-8s to take part in learning. You’ll examine global perspectives in early childhood education and care and analyse alternative learning environments.

Build practical skills while you train, carrying out part of your learning in your own workplace. You could access our simulated early years learning environment and study for an accredited Forest School certification. This gives you a valuable extra qualification and prepares you to work outside with children, taking into account a range of needs.

We’re proud to be part of the Early Childhood Degree Network, where you'll benefit from events and profile-raising activities. You’ll have the opportunity to achieve Graduate Practitioner Status and graduate ready for postgraduate study.

Future prospects 

• Our degrees reflect the high demand for well-trained professional practitioners. The range of opportunities for graduates in children’s services is varied and wide.

• You could also go on to support children with additional needs or secure community, social or family support work, or progress as an early years practitioner or work in community services.

• This course is also a stepping stone to further postgraduate study.