Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Childcare is forecast to be one of the top five occupations in the UK.
Our Childcare courses have been developed by experienced professionals and will help you to enjoy a rewarding career working with children. Many families rely on professional childcare to help balance work and family responsibilities, which makes childcare a growing sector with many opportunities.
Why Study With Us?
Industry links & partnerships
The department has close connections with local schools and local and national health care providers, creating fantastic placement opportunities for students.
Professional staff
Our staff are highly qualified and have industry experience. We also have dedicated staff who visit and assess the students on placements.
Work experience
We help our students secure work placements in various types of childcare, helping them to choose a progression route which interests them most.
Facilities & Resources
We have great resources available to the students to help them with their learning whilst also allowing them to develop their own independence.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies Courses
- School Leavers
- University-level Courses
Level 1 Childcare & Early Years
Start Date: September
Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner
Start Date: September
T Level Education and Early Years
Start Date: September
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-up)
Start Date: September 2026
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Meet Our Students
My dream job is to become a Primary School Teacher, so I went on to study BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) at the University Centre to give me that opportunity.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
My time studying at the University Centre has been amazing – I really liked the smaller class sizes meaning that I got focused, individual attention from my tutors and made a lovely set of friends.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Learning about forest school has been my favourite part of the course so far, which will help prepare me for my dream job as a nursery practitioner.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
I’m on the Early College Transfer programme and find College is a much friendlier environment than school because you’re treated like adults.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
I’ve learned how to take care of children including how to talk to them and make them relax through my course.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
I’ve gained skills in management and learnt various techniques in early years education that I can apply in real-world settings.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Throughout my course, my tutors have been brilliant with their advice and have taken the time to speak to me and encourage me.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
It has been a very welcoming environment where staff are happy to help and ease any worries you might have.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.
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Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.
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Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.
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