Childhood
Unlock your potential as you explore how children develop, learn and play
Childhood
Unlock your potential as you learn how children develop, learn and play
3rd
in the UK for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies
Complete University Guide 2025
Gold
highest award for teaching excellence
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Top 30
UK university
out of 122 institutions
Guardian University Guide 2025
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Develop the skills you need to prepare for your career
Go beyond the classroom
Analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with young children
Built-in placements
Practice placements let you apply your academic learning to real-world situations
Prepare for your career
Graduate with a Department of Education recognised qualification
Practice-focused courses
Give you the confidence and experience needed to succeed in your profession
Childhood courses
Discover degrees that provide you with the skills to work within specialist settings
Our Childhood courses let you explore different areas of interest as you gain practical experience that will enhance your ability and confidence as a professional.
Select a learning level
Excellent levels of support
Learn from lecturers who know you by nameÂ
Our dedication to smaller classes allows our caring teaching staff to really get to know you and how best to help you thrive.
Our experienced Childhood team are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies.
Beyond the classroom
Explore the concept and structure of Childhood across all areas of society
Our Childhood degrees offer you the opportunity to understand the structures and role of learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Childhood and Early Years study options
Explore specialist study options to enhance and enrich your learning
Our Childhood and Early Years courses are recognised by the Department for Education and built around the latest developments within the sector, with options to study modules in play creativity and expression, child development, children’s media.
Graduate Practice Competencies
Increase your career opportunities with built in Graduate Practitioner option
We are one of only 22 universities in the UK to offer a Graduate Practitioner Competencies module within your three years of study for our Early Childhood courses, to professionally showcase your high level of skill when working with young children and develop your employability prospects.
Centre for Workforce Development
Discover a range of short professional development courses
The Centre for Workforce Development acts as a hub for associated research, applied research, consultancy, knowledge transfer and continuing professional development (CPD) activity within Childhood.
Integrated support
Gain vital professional insight and dedicated support from highly-experienced staff
We ensure that our Childhood students are fully supported throughout their degree to prepare them for a highly-rewarding and challenging profession, with integrated tutorial and peer mentoring programmes to help guide you through the process.
Work placements
Specialised work placement options to given you vital real-world experience
Many of our courses across Childhood offer built-in practice placement options in quality settings across the South of England. This helps you to gain vital experience in your respective field and make invaluable connections.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from highly-experienced expert teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Andre has wide experience on Childcare, Health and Social Care and Management programmes, which includes leading and teaching a variety of Childhood and Education modules.
Senior Lecturer
Becky is a qualified primary school teacher and has specialised in teaching children with special educational needs and disabilities in the early years.
