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Develop your understanding of policy and practice in primary education and prepare for further study relevant to a range of roles in primary education.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

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

Explore child development, psychology, international childhoods, research, and literature to understand and support young people effectively in this interdisciplinary degree.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

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

Designed to build the knowledge and skills needed by sport and fitness instructors/coaches, this diploma explores the underpinning scientific, instructional and leadership principles.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

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

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

This certificate will help you develop skills expected of professionals like fitness instructors or sports coaches exploring areas such as training, nutrition, motivation and leadership.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

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.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

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

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 care, 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 wide range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics and computing and IT.

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

Explore how Generative AI can transform working in education; learn to teach languages and cultures while gaining insight into inclusive, ethical, and effective AI practices.

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