Education and Childcare
Designed for those who are passionate about supporting children and young people as they grow, learn, and thrive, our Education and Childcare courses offer a clear and supportive pathway into early years education, teaching, and youth work. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, these courses combine academic study with real-world experience.
From entry level to degree, you will:
- understand the importance of child development
- explore issues such as discrimination and disadvantage
- gain skills needed for careers in teaching, early years, and youth work
We also offer PGDE programmes in both Primary and Secondary Teaching, as well as a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE).
Our courses
Entry level to Degree:
- Playwork and Early Education and Childcare (SCQF Level 5)
- Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 6)
- HNC Childhood Practice
- BA (Hons) Childhood Practice
- BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
- BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies with Community Learning and Development
- BA (Hons) Early Learning and Childcare (top up one-year honours)
- SVQ in Social Services - Children and Young People (SCQF Level 7)
- CPD Award in Forest Kindergarten
- CPD Award in Childhood Practice
Teaching Qualifications:
Q&A with Mei-Li Roberts, BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies Programme Leader
Q&A with Alice Mongiello, HNC Childhood Practice Programme Leader
Q&A with Judith Munro, PGDE Secondary (English Medium) Programme Leader
Careers
Graduates may choose to seek a career in:
- youth or community work
- social work
- teaching
- early learning provision
- allied health professions
- SVQ assessment
- childhood practice management
- childcare
Where learning means more
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For support and more information about student services, study support, finance, admissions and for our Prospectus with a full list of all our courses.
