Early Childhood Studies (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the Early Childhood Studies (Hons) course from University of Portsmouth , you’ll discover how a child develops physically, emotionally and mentally. And with plenty of opportunities to work with children, you’ll practice how to make a positive difference for them. You can customise your degree and develop specialist skills that are valued in a variety of professions.

Career opportunities:

You’ll graduate with rewarding career options, including working with children, families and communities in a variety of professional roles.

This BA Early Childhood Studies degree offers a broad range of skills in professional practice in education, enterprise and leadership, supporting children's development, working with families, fostering wellbeing, therapeutic practice, and more.

You could also take your studies further on a postgraduate course, such as MA Education Studies or MSc Educational Leadership and Management.

What jobs can you do with an early childhood studies degree?

Our graduates work in a range of educational roles and settings:

• early years teaching – with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

• primary teaching – with a PGCE or SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) leading to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• pedagogical leadership in early childhood

• early years provision and setting management

• forest school leadership and training

• freelance education and private tutoring

• special educational and disability needs

Our graduates also pursue a variety of careers related to health and wellbeing:

• health and wellbeing promotion

• family support

• professional nannying

• therapeutic play – with further training

• play work

Our graduates also become consultants and researchers into early years issues.