Early Childhood Studies (HTQ)

The Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies has been newly revalidated and is aimed at students who are working, or who have a desire to work, in the rapidly changing Early Childcare and education sector (ECEC). The programme has been aligned with the Higher Technical Qualification (HTQs) occupational standards for the Early Years Lead Practitioner.

Early Childhood Studies is an established discipline, focusing upon on the holistic development of infants and young children from conception to the age of eight, enabling those who graduate to work a wide range of professional roles and/or progress onto postgraduate study, such as the BA (Honours) Top Up. The discipline draws upon a wide range of academic discourse covering a broad range of topics relevant to childhood, development, professional roles, family, policy, legislation, neuroscience, leadership and management, inequalities, pedagogy, curriculum, and health, to name a few (QAA ECS Benchmark Statements 2022). As such, our Early Childhood Studies graduates act as advocates for children, their families and professionals working in the sector.

Our qualification will allow you to learn in the latest classroom environments, such as, a Sensory Learning Room and Immersive Learning Suite so you can experience the latest digital technologies in your chosen careers.