Early Years degrees in Eastern England

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University of Hertfordshire

1 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 62nd
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Placement 1: Observing the Curriculum in Practice
  • Promoting Children's Wellbeing in the 21st Century
  • Supporting Children: Play, Learning and Development
  • The Child's World: Family, Culture and Community
  • Working with Children: Exploring Identity, Values and Voice
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University of Suffolk

4 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 32nd
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WUSCA ranking: 1th
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1. Supportive Learning Environment: The university provides a friendly and inclusive atmosphere where students receive great academic support from lecturers and staff. 2. Modern Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, libraries, and study areas that enhance the learning experience. 3. Small Class Sizes: Unlike larger universities, Suffolk offers a more personalized approach, allowing for better interaction with professors. 4. Career Support: The university provides good career services, workshops, and networking opportunities to help students with job placements. 5. Location: Situated in Ipswich, it offers a peaceful and safe environment while still having access to necessary amenities and transport links. Areas for Improvement: 1. More Course Variety: Expanding the range of courses and specializations could attract more students with diverse academic interests. 2. Student Life & Activities: While there are clubs and societies, a more vibrant student community with additional events and activities would enhance the overall experience. 3. Accommodation Costs: Housing options could be more affordable, especially for international students. 4. Administrative Efficiency: Some students experience delays in communication and processing of documents; streamlining administrative services would be helpful. Overall Experience: The University of Suffolk offers a great balance between academic quality and a supportive learning environment. With some improvements in student engagement and administration, it could become an even better place to study.

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Year 3
  • Dissertation
  • Early Learning Practice
  • Schooling, Society and Education
  • Therapeutic and Child Centred Interventions in the Early Years
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Anglia Ruskin University

2 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 65th
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From my opinion I would say ARU is praised for its supportive staff, modern facilities, diverse community, and strong career services. However, areas for improvement include communication responsiveness, consistency in course delivery, better promotion of extracurricular activities, and some accommodation and facility concerns. Overall, it offers a positive student experience with room for enhancement in certain aspects.

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Level 4
  • Early Years Practice and Pedagogy
  • Learning and Development
  • Play, Health and Well-being
  • Researching Childhood
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Year 1
  • Foundation in Humanities, English, Media, Social Sciences and Education
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University of Essex

2 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 73th
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University of Essex, is within the heart of colchester with easy access to train stations to into London and bus stops to get into town. Its a small campus that has lot of greenery and has multiple places to study, eat and socialise. The lecture theatre give you enough space to work in and there are plenty of lab spaces that you can use in lessons and when doing your own studies.

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Childhood Studies (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Assignment and Research Writing for Psychoanalytic Studies
  • Introduction to Childhood Studies
  • Perspectives in Child Development
  • Placement Based Observation Skills and Reflective Practice
  • Understanding Individuals Groups and Organisations : An Introduction to Psychodynamic Concepts
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Childhood Studies (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Assignment and Research Writing for Psychoanalytic Studies
  • Introduction to Childhood Studies
  • Perspectives in Child Development
  • Placement Based Observation Skills and Reflective Practice
  • Understanding Individuals Groups and Organisations : An Introduction to Psychodynamic Concepts
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University of Bedfordshire

7 early-years courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 68th
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At Bedfordshire we have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes around 20,000 students from over 100 countries. We are a modern university that believes in nurturing our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.

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Year 1
  • Early Learning From Birth To Five (EDC185-3)
  • Leading Practice In The Early Years (EDD013-3)
  • Research Methods In Applied Education (EDC243-3)
  • Research Project In Applied Early Years Studies (EDD016-3)
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Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
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  • Career Planning For Social Scientists (ASS102-1)
  • Child Protection And Safeguarding: The Contexts Of Vulnerability (ASS009-3)
  • Developing Academic Skills (ASS086-1)
  • Human Growth And Development Across The Lifespan (ASS087-1)
  • Independent Project In Child And Adolescent Studies (ASS116-3)
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University Centre Peterborough

1 early-years courses
star rating 5.0
6 reviews
EASTERN ENGLAND
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As a UCP alumni and now studying elsewhere I can compare small and large institutions and a small university such as UCP has much to offer over larger universities. Having people know who you are outside of your course, having support from teaching and support services without complicated processes, learning over your set days allows you to plan around this time so other commitments can fit. The course material is aimed at what the industry is looking for with practical applications alongside theoretical study giving you options for employment or further study. The staff not only support but work to create independent study and research skills. I enjoyed the sites and its facilities for being compact and easy to get around.

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Level 6
  • Advanced Professional & Reflective Practice: The Early Years
  • Families, Communities and Partnership Working
  • Individual Needs and Educational Psychology
  • Leadership & Management in the Early Years
  • Undergraduate Research Project in Primary Education
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Bedford College Group

1 early-years courses
star rating 3.0
1 review
EASTERN ENGLAND
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Child and Adolescent Studies (Top Up) BA (Hons)
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Level 6
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding: the context of vulnerability
  • Independent Project in Child and Adolescent Studies
  • Special Educational Needs and Challenging Behaviour in Schooling: Exploring Tensions Between the Individual and the Structural Organisation
  • The Lived Experiences of Children and Young People in Diverse Family and Social Circumstances
  • Youth Justice: Models and Approaches
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West Suffolk College

1 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Child Development
  • Children and Families in Society
  • Children’s Health and Wellbeing
  • Introduction to Study and Research
  • Sociological Aspects of Childhood
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University Centre West Anglia

2 early-years courses EASTERN ENGLAND
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Year 1
  • Childrens Rights
  • Interdisciplinary Perspectives
  • Practitioner 3
  • Undergraduate Major Project
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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Early Years Practice and Pedagogy
  • Learning and Development
  • Play, Health and Wellbeing
  • Researching Childhood
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University Centre South Essex

1 early-years courses
star rating 3.0
1 review
EASTERN ENGLAND
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Early Years Care and Education BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Introduction to Research
  • Perspectives on Children's Development
  • Play and Learning
  • Social Constructs of Childhood (1)
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