The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year at the University of Roehampton London is designed for aspiring professionals passionate about understanding and supporting the holistic development of young children. This undergraduate degree addresses critical contemporary issues in early childhood education, exploring topics from babies and toddlers to inclusive practice and contemporary debates. If you are driven to make a positive impact on children's lives, foster their wellbeing, and shape their future learning outcomes, this course provides the specialist knowledge and skills you need. You will engage with foundational principles, including Froebelian perspectives, to build a strong understanding of early years care and education.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. The curriculum integrates theoretical learning with practical application, featuring compulsory modules such as Research Methods, Promoting Health and Wellbeing, and Play, Representation and Creativity, alongside opportunities for extended placements. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a chosen area of early childhood studies. You will graduate with the confidence and expertise to pursue diverse career paths in early years settings, policy, or further academic study.