Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

University of Chichester

This four-year route will build your academic skills and enable you to confidently embark on an undergraduate degree. Over the four years, you will focus on work with young children up to the age of eight. By the end of this degree, you will develop your effectiveness as a skilled Early Years practitioner. With a minimum of two practice placements, you will be able to make critical links between theory and practice, building your confidence as an early year’s practitioner.We believe it is invaluable to link theory that you learn on the degree, with practice. Alongside the placement opportunities on this course, we’ve introduced an optional qualification element to this course to enhance your employability prospects. With this degree, you can pursue a career as an Early Years Practitioner. You’ll foster and develop the abilities, social skills and understanding of children aged three to five, focusing on optimum child development and preparation for a successful transition to primary school education.