Course summary

A practical early years course with a work placement twice a week, as well as visits to forest schools/outdoor learning centres and the opportunity to graduate with Early Years Teacher Status. This early years degree will give you an understanding of the core values of the early years workforce. You will study cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, and learn the importance of encouraging a child's development in partnership with their family. Our specialist facilities include a simulated early years nursery, so academic lessons are practical and realistic. You will be on placement twice a week in an early years setting and have the option to graduate with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and Graduate practitioner Award (0-8 years practice qualification at level 6). What you should know about this course:

• If you are looking for a practical degree, our early years degree includes twice-weekly work placements working directly with children.

• Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment.

• The course provides the opportunity to graduate with a BA and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

• It is taught at the university's iconic Greenwich Campus.