BA (Hons) Education and Early Years

The BA (Hons) Education and Early Years course is a pathway for students wishing to pursue careers in education and primary teaching. Graduates of this degree are recognised by the DfE as having a full and relevant qualification which meets the DfE criteria to be counted into Ofsted ratios as a qualified practitioner.

This course will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective high-quality professional working with children. Students will complete professional placements within educational settings as part of their course. Modules are delivered by a team of expert lecturers with extensive professional experience in early years and primary school education. You will be taught through a variety of hands-on and engaging lectures, seminars, creative and practical workshops.

Year 1
Academic and Professional Development
Professional Practice with Placement
Learning and Development
Working with People in Teams
Society, Families and Children

Year 2
Professional Practice 2 with Placement
Safeguarding
Research Methods
The Developing Child
Early Literacy and Mathematics

Year 3
Major Study
Health and Wellbeing
Supporting Children’s Learning
Global Perspectives
EAL and Effective Practice

The BA (Hons) Education and Early Years course uses a variety of assessments methods designed to assess student’s knowledge and understanding of module teaching and provide students with sector related skills and competencies. Examples include

Essays and reports
Poster/Display presentations
PowerPoint presentations
Digital booklets
Activity resource bags
Research projects
Case studies
Oral assessments