Early Years degrees in Northern England

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Teesside University

3 early-years courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 83rd
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WUSCA ranking: 6th
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The people are lovely. And if you ever have issues with someone the uni is quick to act. Uni at night feels safer with all the lights. Good food. Lots of clubs to join what are fun. Building close to early.

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Year 1
  • Children's Development
  • Engaging with Research in Early Childhood, Education and Care
  • Foundations of Policy
  • Global Childhoods
  • Notions of Childhood
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Children and Early Childhood BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Children's Development
  • Engaging with Research in Early Childhood, Education and Care
  • Foundations of Policy
  • Global Childhoods
  • Notions of Childhood
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Liverpool Hope University

43 early-years courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 43th
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University has been a mix of incredible highs and frustrating lows. The best part has definitely been the freedom—being able to explore subjects I’m genuinely interested in, meeting people from all walks of life, and finally feeling like I have some control over my own routine. Some of the friendships I’ve made feel like they’ll last a lifetime, and there’s something exciting about the late-night study sessions, spontaneous adventures, and even the occasional deep conversations with people I just met. But on the flip side, the pressure can be overwhelming. Balancing deadlines, social life, and basic self-care sometimes feels impossible, and there are moments when imposter syndrome kicks in hard. There have been times when I’ve felt completely lost, wondering if I’m actually on the right path or just going through the motions. Still, even with the stress, I wouldn’t trade the experience—it’s been chaotic, challenging, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s also been one of the most defining periods of my life.

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Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Child Development and Play
  • Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth
  • Historical and Socio-cultural Constructs and Pioneers
  • Research and Theory in Early Childhood
  • Social Construction of Childhood and Youth
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Childhood & Youth and Education BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth
  • History of Education: How did we get here?
  • Interdisciplinary component
  • Philosophy of Education: What is education?
  • Psychology of Education: Who am I?
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University of Bradford

1 early-years courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
WUSCA ranking: 62th
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One of the best universities to study in 🇬🇧 Such a wonderful lecturers panel and support from the staff. I really recommend our university to all the international and local students who are interested in higher studies.

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Year 1
  • Academic, Personal and Professional Development
  • Attachment Theory in Practice
  • Engaging and Communicating with Children, Young People and Families
  • Ideology, Politics and Social Policy
  • Transition and Development in Children and Young People
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University of Chester

5 early-years courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 45th
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WUSCA ranking: 2th
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Best Aspects of Studying at the University of Chester: Beautiful Campus and it is friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Staff and students alike are approachable, creating a welcoming environment for learning and personal growth. As for the worst aspects, the acoomodation cost is high.

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Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Developing Early Readers
  • Introduction to Research and Study Skills
  • Reflective and Professional Practice
  • Teaching the Core Curriculum
  • Teaching the Foundation Subjects
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Edge Hill University

7 early-years courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 54th
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All the facilites are in a really good place making study easy, however i think it would be even better if it was allowed to stay in some builing to work at night. Even if the Catalyst is open 24/7, it can get crowded at night during exam season and it would help if builing such as the Creative Edge can be open to student after 8pm even if they dont usually have class in the builing.

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Childhood & Youth Studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • SPY1102 Child Developmental and Social Psychology
  • SPY1103 Children and Young People in Society
  • SPY1104 Introduction to Social Policy and Welfare
  • SPY1105 Understanding Social Concepts
  • SPY1113 Working with Children, Young People and Families
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Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • CRI1005 Criminology and the Modern World
  • CRI1124 Introduction to Criminological Theory
  • CRI1125 Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process
  • SPY1102 Child Developmental and Social Psychology
  • SPY1103 Children and Young People in Society
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University of Hull

3 early-years courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 36th
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The student report is great and really accessible for all different types of issues and problems you may need. Some of the buildings look quite dull, I would like if the lecture rooms had more windows.

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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Children?s Health and Wellbeing
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
  • Play Matters
  • Professional Practice 1 - The Developing Practitioner
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Enabling Environments
  • International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • The Graduate Practitioner
  • Voice of the Child
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University of Sheffield

1 early-years courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
WUSCA ranking: 1th
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The Students Union is honestly the best part of the University of Sheffield. With over 300 societies, you're sure to find something to your liking. Apart from that, the university has great facilities and the Diamond (engineering building) has anything you could ever need. 10/10 uni.

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Education, Culture and Childhood BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Child Psychology
  • Education, Power and Society: Introduction to the Sociology of Education
  • Making Sense of Education: Facts, Fiction and Data
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UCEN Manchester

1 early-years courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Facilities (5) - I truly believe that my degree is perfectly accommodated for just by looking at the facilities on offer. Not only that, but the actual hive bar is brilliant and there is lots of space for everyone. Location (3) - Although the building itself looks fabulous where it is, to get there you have to cross a very busy main road that sometimes can be dangerous and with it being outside of the AO arena, it makes it hard being there when a concert or show is on. With that being said however, the fact it is barely a 10 minute walk from Victoria station makes it very easy for me as a commuter. Student Support (4) - I believe that UCEN goes above and beyond when trying to support students, particularly with their schemes on offer to help those less financially stable. The only thing I’d say is maybe make it a bit more obvious where to access these support by putting posters up around the campus. Campus Look and Feel (5) - It is clear that there has been a lot of work gone into the campus itself which makes it a really beautiful and welcoming place to be. The campus actually featured on the latest season of Waterloo Road so I am pretty sure that this only goes to show how incredible it is. Student Life (4) - As far as I am aware, as a commuter student, the campus is brilliant for somebody like me as I can easily get there everyday providing the trains are running, but I do feel that with the location of the campus, students find it relatively difficult to find accommodation on offer around it, and therefore, this can make it difficult for students to really get to grips with student life when not being close to the campus or city centre. Students Union (5) - The students union is always thriving, there is always something going on that they have put together in the hive, and it is really a pleasure to get involved in these things and take a break from the degree for a moment. Whether that be painting or putting on a movie night, they really do go above and beyond. They also promote our concerts and events which is lovely to see.

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Year 1
  • Growing up in a Digital Age
  • Historical and International Perspectives
  • Independent Specialised Research Project
  • Professional Reflective Practice
  • Social policy
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University of Huddersfield

6 early-years courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 55th
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They try to help the students all the time. However, budget or other reasons might come in their faces and it could make the process harder, slower or not that efficient. But, they are trying and that's what matters.

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Education (Early Years) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Perspectives on Learning and Development
  • Professional Practice
  • Theories and Strategies for Learning
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Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Initial Professional Development and School-Based Training 1: Theories and Strategies for Teachers and Learners
  • Introduction to Core Curriculum Studies - English, Maths and Science
  • Teaching and Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Areas and RE 1
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University of Sunderland

3 early-years courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 66th
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WUSCA ranking: 31th
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Best breakdown on Tuition fee for International Student and Getting better on Teaching and learning. Energy on prospect and Employability getting bigger everyday Worst Inclusion and Diversity for International Student is not deeply rooted. Students voice and student Union seems not advocate for student. Frost and synergy on Graduate Research Student or School for great support is not there yet.

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Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Child Development
  • Building Graduate Skills for the Professional and Reflective Childhood Practitioner
  • Child Development: Practice Competencies for Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner
  • Child Development: Theory into Practice
  • Inclusion, Integration and Exclusion
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Child Development
  • Building Graduate Skills for the Professional and Reflective Childhood Practitioner
  • Child Development: Practice Competencies for Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner
  • Child Development: Theory into Practice
  • Inclusion, Integration and Exclusion
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