Early Childhood Studies

Overview

This Early Childhood Studies program at University of Roehampton draws on Froebel’s understanding of the transformative power of young children’s play on their thinking, and the crucial way that adults can either seek to assist or control young children’s intrinsic creativity. In adults’ interactions with children, however, Froebel recognised the profound influence of the community and social context.

The teaching is informed by active research and scholarship in early years policy and practice, as well as leading research into young children’s well-being, thinking and understanding. There is a deep commitment to working in partnership with families and communities and to the development of students’ professionalism, advocacy and leadership.

Careers

Our graduates typically progress into careers in professional practice and leadership in early childhood, education, health and social welfare.

Other possibilities are policy making, implementation, administration of early childhood services, research and developing the early years workforce in further and higher education.