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Gain the knowledge and skills to work with primary-aged children in a range of education settings with this introduction to teaching and learning policy and practice in primary education.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Explore young children's development and gain insights into their education, care, and learning experiences in nurseries, pre-schools, and childcare settings.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This module explores children’s play and creativity in different situations, including ways of nurturing children’s interests and the significance of young children’s experiences.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This module introduces topics and academic skills in the social sciences, psychology, health and social wellbeing, sport, education and childhood studies.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a wide range of subject areas, including art history, English literature, history, and modern languages.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, computing and IT.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Explore the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in education, with practical guidance for ethical, effective teaching, learning and employability.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Learn to teach for climate action across disciplines, support student skills, and create a climate education action plan.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Transform your teaching with eXtended Reality (XR) and master VR, AR, 3D tools and AI to create immersive, engaging experiences that boost outcomes and inclusivity.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Build essential knowledge and skills for sport and fitness instructors and coaches and focus on scientific, instructional and leadership principles that support effective practice.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Combining academic study with practice experience, this diploma is ideal if you're looking to develop your career working with young children across all sectors.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Develops your understanding of policy and practice in primary education and provides a sound foundation for further study relevant to various roles in primary education.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Develops key skills for aspiring fitness professionals, covering core areas such as training, nutrition, motivation and leadership to support progression in sport and coaching roles.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Investigate key issues and debates about childhood, child development, child psychology and children's rights, and apply your knowledge to your own life or work environment.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate develops your understanding of policy and practice in primary education and provides a foundation for further study relevant to careers in primary education.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Start your journey toward a primary teaching career with this flexible BA (Hons) degree designed to help you inspire and support children aged 3 to 12.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Applying science and theory to practice through activities and case studies, this degree will develop your understanding of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Explore early childhood for ages 0–7, gaining insight into children’s growth, play and development, whether you work with them or want to learn more.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Top-up your foundation degree/HND/DipHE in early years/early childhood studies to this honours degree, and gain an excellent foundation for careers working with young children.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

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