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.
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.
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.
Working with Vulnerable Children and Families, 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.
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.
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.
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Working with industry
Our expert staff, industry-standard facilities and research expertise can help your business grow.
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Greenwich Research & Enterprise
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Our experts
Louise Atkins
Associate Professor in Teacher Education and Early Childhood
Rebecca Bolan
Academic Portfolio Lead for Early Years and Primary Education
Diana Chaplin
Senior Lecturer
Becky Ellery
Senior Teaching Fellow
Jill Harrison
Associate Professor and Programme Leader for Early Years
Dr Gemma Mansi
Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader
Dr Mary Clare Martin
Principal Lecturer and Research Lead
Dr Catherine Molesworth
Lecturer
Heather Munn
Senior Lecturer, Early Years
Hilary Orpin
Associate Dean of Student Success
Karen Stephens
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Lauren Whale
Senior Lecturer in Early Years
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