Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

Keen to shape young children’s futures? Our Early Childhood Studies degree course in Chelmsford is full-time, with a placement option available for extra experience. You’ll explore the world through a child’s eyes in our Early Years Resource Room and unlock your potential. Forge a rewarding career with children and families in a variety of early years settings.

Careers

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

This course takes into account the Children's Workforce Development Council and the Early Years Professional Framework. It will teach you the skills you need to work effectively in the early childhood sector such as nurseries and pre-schools.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to apply to work in any registered setting in England, without needing to retrain.

On the other hand, you could choose further study, such as a relevant Master’s degree, or a PGCE course which would qualify you as a primary school teacher. With further training, you could also go into educational psychology or social work.