Who is it for?
You may already be working with children and want to convert your experience into a respected qualification. Or you may be considering a career change that offers greater satisfaction. Either way, you'll have an interest in the fascinating area of early childhood development, and want to pursue that interest to an advanced level.
Where can it lead?
Many professions call upon the skills that this course can offer. Typically, graduates will find careers within local authorities, day nurseries, housing associations, in roles that deal with the care and development of children in our society, such as Early Years Officers and Sure Start Project Workers. Should you wish, the degree is also the perfect link to a number of postgraduate programmes, which can lead to higher level roles in child development policy and its implementation, as well as children's nursing and social work.
Salary?
Most likely, you'll find the satisfaction you gain through a career in childhood development outweighs any salary consideration. In most sectors, an upper salary range of £24,000 is a general guide for graduate employees. Of course, further training and experience will lead to higher salaries, whether you are employed in the private or public sectors.
Can I apply?
To enrol, you would generally need to hold 200 UCAS Tariff Points. However, we believe in making education accessible, and offer a wide range of eligibility options for our courses. To find out if you qualify, call and talk to one of our specialist course advisors on 0800 056 5421.
Period of study
You will study the equivalent of 18 x 20-credit modules over the course of the programme. Each module accounts for approximately 200 hours of study. You are given 8 years within which to complete the full degree.