Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary issues in the childhood studies sector. Study full-time or part-time with an option to Top-up your existing qualification at University Centre West Anglia. Complete this course successfully and you’ll be an honours graduate authorised to work with early years children in the UK. We've designed this course at University Centre West Anglia around sector requirements such as the Common Core of Knowledge and Skills for the UK Early Years Workforce. This course blends theory with practice, as there's the expectation that you will complete a placement in an early years setting or school for the duration of your studies. It will prepare you for careers in early years education and care or primary education as a teaching assistant or class teacher, family support, health and social services. You will train in professional practice aspects such as safeguarding, learning support and factoring in diversity. This will give you a sound knowledge of the workplace, including the approaches and regulations that exist internationally. In your third year the focus will be on cultural and societal issues such as children’s rights and interdisciplinary topics. You’ll propose and complete a research-based major project on a topic of your choice.