Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
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Education & learning
Discover our range of education & learning courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in education & learning at the University. Discover our undergraduate education & learning courses below.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in education & learning at the University. Discover our postgraduate education & learning courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Higher and degree apprenticeships
Higher and degree apprenticeships are a great and cost-effective way for employers to upskill their staff, and for individual learners to obtain both a higher qualification and professional skills.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2025 and based on 2022/23 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including our education resources centre.
School and facilities
Education resources
Find everything you need from resources, inspirational lesson plans and ideas within our education resources centre.
Placements
Real world experience through our network of over 400 schools in the county and beyond.
Ofsted rating
Our teaching courses have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, they highlighted the ‘unique’ emphasis on sustainability and the University’s strong partnership with schools.
Education & learning FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about education & learning degrees.
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If you have an interest in inspiring the future generations through teaching and education practices then an education & learning degree is for you. Perhaps you want to work with pre school age children, teach within a classroom, or a become a special educational needs teacher – you’ll find an education & learning degree to suit you at University of Gloucestershire.
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Our education & learning degrees include practical placements, allowing you to exercise your theory in practice within educational settings and therefore enhance your employability post study.
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An education & learning degree can lead to a variety of careers within the industry. If you undertake a degree with qualified teacher status (QTS), or a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) you can become a teacher within primary or secondary education.
With other education degrees you can go on to work within the following positions:
• Forest schooling
• Museum education
• Animal education
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Interested in applying for one of our education & learning courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.
• How to apply for an undergraduate degree
• How to apply for a postgraduate degree
If you are interested in a PGCE, you need to apply via the gov.uk website.
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