Higher National Diploma (HND) Early Childhood Development and Learning

Working with children on educational and personal development can be an extremely rewarding career. Focusing on ages 0 to 8, this course aims to produce graduates who can contribute to early years provision. Success in this field demands creativity, empathy, logic and a great deal of knowledge alongside the ability to draw upon life experiences. As no two days are the same in this industry, this course focuses on policies, processes, best practices and practical learning to help you understand the key fundamentals of child development.

Opportunities to engage with students at other international universities and industry experts through initiatives like our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project. Conduct critical research with our highly-experienced staff. Opportunity to take part in invaluable practical placements2,5 (if taking the Graduate Practitioner route

HND 80 UCAS tariff points Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 A C including Maths and English Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification IELTS 6.0 HNC year 1HND year 2