BA (Hons) Early Years at University of Greenwich

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. If you are interested in working with Early Years children between 0-8 years, and would like to learn both at university and through a weekly real-world work placement, this course is ideal. This degree, which gives you the recognised qualification in the early years sector, allows you to gain a deep understanding of the sector, child development and multi-agency working.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

96% Student Satisfaction with 'Teaching on my course' (2025 National Student Survey). You will learn in a very practical and applied way, linking university teaching and learning to the real world environment. You will be on placement for two days per week for the entirety of the programme working directly with children. Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment.

Career pathways

Our graduates pursue careers in primary and early years teaching (after completing a one-year PGCE qualification), and have opportunities in early years settings including nurseries, children's centres, schools, health and social care and community settings.

Official programme page