BA Child and Family: Early Childhood at University of Warwick

BA (Hons) Child and Family: Early Childhood prepares students to support children's development from pregnancy to age 8, combining academic study with professional practice while students continue to work. Teaching runs one evening per week and two Saturdays per term, and the programme aligns with the priorities of TACTYC and the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree builds on prior experience and develops leadership and communication skills, with specialist pathways in Special Educational Needs, or Teaching, Learning and Assessment, giving an additional title on the award. Students gain placement experience in early childhood settings, schools, social care and health settings, and the programme includes a PGCE interview guarantee for Early Years or Primary Core PGCE courses for applicants who meet the entry requirements.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in education, social care or family support, and the degree is a route to further study and professional training including Early Years Teacher, Teacher (3-11), social work and health professions.

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