Early Years Education

About this course

Early years education examines the period from birth to around eight years old as one of the most significant phases of human development. What happens in those first years, in terms of relationships, language, play, cognitive development and emotional security, shapes the trajectory of a child's life in ways that are increasingly well understood by research. Studying this field means engaging with those insights and developing the professional knowledge and reflective practice to work effectively with young children and their families. At the University of Winchester this three-year full-time programme is designed to prepare graduates for a range of professional roles in early years settings and beyond. You will draw on multiple disciplines, including education, social policy, disability studies, philosophy, health and psychology, to develop a broad and critical understanding of early

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 25% of graduatescards →

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