Cumbria College of Art & Design

Course Details

BA(Hons) Early Years Education with QTS (3-7 year olds)

Course Description

This intensive course has three key elements. Element one focuses on child development and young children’s learning from three to seven years old, including how and what to teach children in this age group. You will learn the importance to the child of family, school and community; develop a global perspective and explore different countries’ education of young children; and study inclusive education and effective teaching to support children with special needs or English as an additional language. Element two enables you to explore teamwork and creativity in modules that help you explore skills at your own adult level. You are also given the opportunity to explore themes and areas of interest in greater detail, to develop your thinking and research in an area of teaching that is important to you. Element three provides you with valuable school and work-based experience through structured placements in schools. You learn by working with other professionals in providing for the needs of young children and their families. A key feature of the course is a creative approach to learning experiences in and out of the classroom.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

If you’re passionate about working with young children and want a career in teacher training, this course is an excellent choice. As a teacher, you will have the opportunity to shape future generations by making a positive contribution to the lives of young children. Early Years Education teacher training prepares you to work as a teacher with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 (3–7 years old). You will also be able to teach at upper primary level. The course will help you develop your teaching and professional skills so that the children you work with will enjoy and achieve in their learning, feel safe and healthy and learn the life skills they need to play a positive and active part in their communities. The University of Cumbria is one of the largest trainers of school teachers in the country and has a reputation for being one of the best, so you can rest assured that you will receive all the tools needed for a fulfilling career as an early years or nursery school teacher.




BA(Hons) Early Years Education with QTS (3-7 year olds) Cumbria College of Art & Design