Professional Practice in Childhood Studies University of Hull

Overview

Professional Practice in Childhood Studies at University of Hull is taught in the evenings, so you'll be able to balance your work or volunteering role with young children while you study. If you’re a child-minder, teaching assistant, pre-school learning leader or an early-years practitioner, or other role with 0-11s, you’ll benefit from the professional development opportunities that go hand in hand with this foundation degree.

This course is designed to meet the exact but changing needs of employers in the childhood sector. So you’ll gain the valuable skills you need to progress within childhood education and care.

You’ll study a broad range of topics. First year modules cover health and wellbeing, play and learning, and inclusion and diversity. This course includes an optional Early Years Educator (EYE) pathway too.1

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

You'll develop essential skills and attributes that employers in the sector value while gaining experience in an academic background. And gain the expertise and knowledge to apply for a top-up qualification with Graduate Practitioner Status, or other professional education route.

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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’ll be able to go on to further study, such as a top-up programme which may include Graduate Practitioner Status.

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.