BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies with a Foundation Year in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

Education goes beyond basic literacy skills—it's about grasping how our thoughts, families, and communities shape our learning processes. It examines how education (or the absence of it) molds our future. In the School of Childhood, Youth and Education Studies, our degree programs provide insights into how families, communities, and societal structures affect childhood learning systems and development. You'll delve into diverse topics, from educational history to childhood conceptualization, from how gender and disability affect learning to using arts for urban renewal, and even whether play aids adult education. You'll question established theories, explore worldwide perspectives on education and social policy, and identify barriers that may hinder children's growth. The Early Years and Childhood Studies degree with a Foundation Year offers a pathway for those lacking formal qualifications or relevant advanced-level studies but possessing the capability for degree-level work. Each foundation year is tailored to a specific degree program, requiring a four-year full-time application (including the Foundation Year). Students receive comprehensive academic and personal support through Personal Tutors, Foundation Year Guidance Managers, and University Student Services. Career opportunities Graduates of the Early Years and Childhood Studies foundation year seamlessly progress to year one of their chosen linked degree. Career prospects vary by degree specialization—detailed information is available on individual course pages.