BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) at York St John University

On this course you will gain the knowledge and professional skills needed to work with young children in early years settings. Gain a thorough understanding of the learning, development and life experiences of children in their early years. This degree will provide a firm foundation for a career making a difference to the lives of young children. As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies which are considered 'full and relevant' training by the UK Department for Education standards.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Academic and Professional Literacies 1; Child Development; Protection and Safeguarding in Context; Academic and Professional Literacies 2; Effective Communication and Teamwork; Special Educational Needs and Inclusion; Early Years Theory: Introducing Pedagogies; Mental Health and Wellbeing. Optional modules include Contemporary Issues: Local, National, Global; Inclusive Practice: Local, National, Global.

Career pathways

This course is ideal if you would like to work with children in early years settings. If you want to teach in a school you could also take this route by studying for a Primary PGCE. Example roles include Family support; Teaching; Social work; Local government or housing; SEND key work; Advocacy for young people in the legal system; Health work; Play therapy.

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