Education & Childcare at University Centre Middlesbrough

We believe in the power of education to transform lives – starting with yours! If you’re passionate about becoming a teacher, early years educator, or childcare professional, our degree-level courses in Education and Childcare are designed to help you make a lasting impact.

These comprehensive programmes blend practical experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge, equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive in the dynamic world of early childhood development and modern education.

Within your chosen course, you could learn:

Developing curriculum pedagogy and assessment
Action research in education
Supporting children’s development
Continuous professional development portfolio
International perspectives
Safeguarding, policy and practice
Additional needs and inclusion
Developing practice and classroom innovation

Find your perfect Education and Childcare course and apply today!

Education and Teaching

Childcare and Early Years

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Why choose us?

From day one through to graduation, we’ve got you covered through:

Outstanding support from experienced tutors
Globally-recognised awards by The Open University and Pearson Education
Employer-led qualifications
Flexible study options
Small class sizes
Modern University Centre learning space
Careers support

Your career opportunities

Previous students have progressed onto:

Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Social Worker
Further Education Tutor
Apprenticeship Assessor
Family Support Worker
Early Years Centre Manager

“The support I received was invaluable, the teaching was in depth and the assignments were wholly relevant to the degree, personal practice, and my further education.

“The content of the degree has provided me with the perfect set up to progress to the PGCE course, in addition to this, the support from staff has meant I am completely confident and equipped to develop my skills and fulfil my career ambition. “

Joanne Wilson, studied BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Professional Practice