190 Early Childhood and Special Education Degree Programs in United Kingdom

On this MA Education in Early Childhood Studies, you'll have opportunities to evaluate and critically analyse issues and challenges whilst focusing on political, ethical, cultural and social issues both in early childhood and in education in general. The course draws on theoretical insights into the study of early childhood which challenge and inspire.

Both the University of East London (UEL) and ICEP Europe have a long track record in providing quality programmes in the field of special educational needs in the UK, Ireland, and internationally. This course provides expert knowledge to support educators and those working with the increasing diversity of children with additional learning needs in education settings on an international level.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood is relevant for anyone interested in young children’s learning and development, including practitioners working in early-year settings or those wanting a career working with children from birth to seven years. In this certificate, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood.

In this Diploma of Higher Education in Early Childhood, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will help prepare you for further study and give you a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors. If you currently work with children from birth to seven years old or are looking to learn more about young children’s lives and experiences, this diploma could be of interest to you.

A three-year degree combining university teaching with workplace learning or placements in Early Years education. Students develop professional practice, theoretical knowledge, and critical, analytical and transferable skills through taught content, employment-based experience and portfolio work.

Interested in how social, cultural, and psychological influences impact the lives of children and young people? This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings – developing your knowledge, your analytical skills and improving your practice.

A three-year, employment-based undergraduate degree focused on supporting the education, inclusion, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The course combines weekly academic study with practical experience in an appropriate setting.

You can gain our Top-up BA (Hons) in Early Childhood in one or two years. If you’re an experienced early years practitioner, this top-up route lets you count previous studies in a relevant subject towards our Top-up BA (Hons) Early Childhood. You’ll need to have a Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma of Higher Education in Early Years/ Early Childhood.

If you currently work with children from birth to seven years old or are looking to learn more about young children’s lives and experiences, this BA (Honours) in Early Childhood degree could be of interest to you. You’ll investigate early childhood from national and international perspectives with a focus on the central importance of children’s voices and the participatory nature of young children’s experiences.

This pathway focuses on inclusive education. It explores and critiques barriers in society that prevent the inclusion and participation of disabled people (and those with labels of 'special' educational needs) as individuals with citizenship rights. It rejects charity and individual deficit model interpretations that have –and continue to – place disabled people as in need of charity, cure, treatment and care. The programme draws upon the lived experiences of disabled people, their self-organisation, and user-led campaigns for justice, and equality in education.

Are you interested in the education of children aged between 3 and 12? Are you thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This Diploma of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary) will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles in primary education. You’ll develop your understanding of policy and practice in primary education and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings.

MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs As contemporary societies become more heterogeneous, and as inclusive education reforms gain currency across the world, educational systems are being challenged to address some fundamental questions about teaching and learning related to the accommodation of and respect for difference. Underpinning the movement for inclusion is a concern for social justice and well-being. Meeting the diverse needs of learners within today's schools, colleges, and universities is one of the most challenging and important tasks facing education today.

This Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies will be attractive to anyone with a personal or professional interest in deepening their understanding and practice of children and young people's worlds and who wish to develop critical analysis skills. It is relevant if you're a graduate working with children or young people and want to advance academically and professionally.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies will be attractive to anyone with a personal or professional interest in exploring different aspects of children and young people’s worlds and who wishes to develop critical analysis skills. It also gives those not currently working with children and young people, the opportunity to move into the profession or move between professions.

A three-year full-time distance-learning BA (Hons) focused on supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities. The course combines online academic study with practical experience in an appropriate paid or voluntary setting.