BA (Hons) in Early Years Development & Learning with the Diploma

Our 3 year full time degree is unique to College. It combines degree level study with practical sessions and experience with children, enabling you to put the theory into practice. 

Running alongside the degree is the unique Norland Diploma which will set you apart from other early years professionals.  The Diploma will add an even greater array of practical skills and experience to your early years toolkit.

What will I learn on this course?

This course provides an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the early years. Our lecturers have a passion for this subject area and considerable professional and academic experience in both education and health.  Their teaching draws on approaches from many disciplines including psychology, child health, history, philosophy, social science, literature and education. 

Outside speakers are regularly invited to the college to give you an opportunity to listen to people already working in the field.

To find out more about the subjects you will study, click on Course Map and Modules above.

How is the course structured?

Each of the three years is divided into two semesters; half of each semester will be spent in college and the other half will be spent in placement.

In the third and last year you will also be required to complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice related to the early years. 

During the final semester of the third year we focus on teaching you life skills which will be relevant to your future employment. These include First Aid, interview techniques, fitting car seats and driving in difficult conditions.