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All modules in Early Years

These modules are aimed at anyone interested in the lives and learning of young children or looking to develop the knowledge to work in education, health and social care.

Young children gathered around their teacher for a story

Early Years modules

OU level 1

  1. Exploring perspectives on young children's lives and learning
  2. Introducing health and social care
  3. Introducing the social sciences
  4. Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology
  5. Learning and teaching in the primary years
  6. Science and health: an evidence-based approach
  7. Young children's play and creativity

OU level 2

  1. Child development: birth to adolescence
  2. Developing subject knowledge for the primary years
  3. Exploring childhood and youth
  4. Listening to young children: critical reflections
  5. Supporting children and young people's wellbeing

OU level 3

  1. Comparative and international studies in primary education
  2. Contemporary research with children and young people
  3. Language, literature and childhood
  4. Mathematical thinking in schools
  5. Young lives, parenting and families

Access modules

  1. Science, technology and maths Access module
  2. Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track

Other Early Years courses

  1. Early Years Degrees
  2. Early Years Diplomas
  3. Early Years Certificates