BA (Hons) Applied Education with Early Years at University of East London

Please note, this degree was previously known as BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. This Applied Education with Early Years degree offers an engaging exploration of childhood experiences and the profound impact these experiences have on a child's development. You will delve into childhood education from various critical perspectives, investigating the many factors shaping childhood experience.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care  |  Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness – Embarking on Professional Development, Introduction to Research and Inquiry, Exploring Social Worlds, Introduction to AI & Data in Education, Play and Holistic Development, Care, Wellbeing and Safe Early Years Environments, Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning, Identity and Social Justice.

Career pathways

Applied Education with Early Years graduates go into roles that shape children's lives at the most important stage of their development. Typical destinations include: Early childhood graduates work at N Family Club, Bright Horizons and the London Early Years Foundation, with industry links including Newham Council's childcare and early years service and LEYF London.

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