Early Childhood Studies (Hons) with Foundation Year University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the Early Childhood Studies (Hons) with Foundation Year 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, such as therapeutic play.

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.

The 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

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

• therapeutic play – further training may be required
• health and wellbeing promotion
• family support
• professional nannying
• play work