Early Childhood Studies

Explore the world through a child’s eyes and develop your skills in early years childcare by studying for ARU's Early Childhood Studies degree course in Chelmsford. Discover how babies, toddlers and young children develop, learn and think, and pick up practical skills and experience to help shape their future. If you take the full three-year course via distance learning, you’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BA (Hons) degree.

If you’re already working in a relevant environment, you can usually complete your placement days with your current employer. Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

More information about the distance learning course can be found on our distance learning website .