Early years studies degrees | Subjects | University of Greenwich

Study Early Years at Greenwich

Our early years degree will give you an understanding of the core values of the early years workforce.

Our courses

Our early years degrees include work placements which will give you the practical skills required to progress through your career. The extended degrees with a foundation year will prepare you for degree-level study.

Early Years (QA only), FdA (London South East Colleges)

Develop new and engaging teaching methods and enhance your career in education with an early years foundation degree. Find out more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: London South East Colleges - Orpington Campus
Subject: Early years studies

Early Years Teacher Status (Professional), PGCE

Change children’s lives and study for your Early Years Teacher Status Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (ProfGCE) at Greenwich. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies

Early Years Teacher Status, PGCE

Gain Early Years Teacher Status with this part-time Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich in south London. Learn more.

Mode: Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies

Early Years, BA Hons

Study the field of child development and early years services. Learn using specialist facilities, including a simulated early years nursery. Find out more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies

Early Years, BA Hons (Top-up)

Study the field of child development and early years services. Learn using specialist facilities, including a simulated early years nursery. Find out more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies

Why Greenwich is great for early years studies degrees

Study early years at Greenwich for a great student experience and benefit from an active research-led environment that fosters strong relationships with institutions and communities.

Education Placements at the University of Greenwich

Placements are a core element of teacher training which enable our trainees to put theory into practice in a supportive environment.

Early Years student receives New Year Honour

BA Early Years student Hannah Phillips will receive the British Empire Medal for her work with children's charities.

Early Years Nursery Room a Hit with Students

An open-door policy in this large, bright, student- led studio makes for a winning space for Early Years students

Research and partnerships

Our academics are researching a number of areas including the history of childhood, children’s health, multicultural toys, play and identity, youth and education.

The Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD)

Our new institute will support internationally leading research and practice in Education, Health and the Human Sciences, and will build on the strengths across the university and wider community.

Coming soon

Join us as a research student

If you have a research proposal related to early years or childhood studies, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.