Early Childhood Education and Care (Hons)

Overview

Key Features

What happens during a child’s early years has a lasting impact on their future development so it is important that children have the best possible foundation.

Why  Early Childhood Education and Care (Hons) course at  University of Huddersfield )?

• You will have the option to be assessed against the nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN). Successful demonstration of these competencies will mean you will be awarded Graduate Practitioner Status (GPS) alongside your degree. This could kick start your career in the education and care of young children.
• The course will give you the chance to explore the important issues that impact on children’s lives focusing on birth to seven years old. You’ll look at health and wellbeing, education and learning and development. We’ll also go on to take a wider view, focusing on topics such as safeguarding, society and environment.
• Work placements form a key part of the full-time course. Your placement will give you the chance to gain real, practical experience working in a professional environment. These practical experiences, combined with your academic studies, will help you develop the skills that employers are looking for.
• While you’re studying, you’ll be able to access our extensive professional and academic network, not to mention our excellent facilities and specialist equipment, including our mock Early Years classroom designed to help you prepare for the real world whilst you study.

If you are currently employed in an Early Years setting and are looking for part-time study, our Early Years BA(Hons) course is typically taught on Saturdays and may be most suited to your needs. Please note that this course does not provide the option of being assessed against the Graduate Practitioner Competencies.

Careers

This course will enable you to consider a varied range of careers in the early years sector, primary teaching and wider children's services. Previous graduates have progressed as childcare workers, primary and early years teachers and teaching assistants, special needs support roles, play therapist and social support workers.