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Undergraduate courses in Education, Children and Teaching Home Courses Undergraduate Study Education, Children and Teaching Top 5 for Education Guardian University Guide 2025 Real-world experience Learn from staff whose teaching experience spans the whole sector from pre-school to university Industry-leading facilities Our award-winning £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School features a 10-hectare Nature Reserve Whether you want to train as a teacher or specialise in another educational field, our next level teaching and personalised learning can help you succeed. Study the Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree and you’ll be qualified to teach in primary and early years settings as soon as you graduate. We also offer degrees in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies, which you can tailor to suit your interests, specialising in special educational needs, for example, mental health or sustainable education. At the Institute of Education, we will support you at every stage of your professional journey. Our department bring both academic excellence and extensive real-world experience to your teaching, from working as primary school teachers and headteachers to advanced skills teachers and numeracy consultants. You’ll also get plenty of hands-on experience through our network of schools, nurseries and colleges, building your confidence and skills to get you work-ready. Book an Open Day Order a prospectus Courses Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Study options Full-time Education (Top-up) BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Education, Early Years. Study options Full-time Full-time, long top-up Education (with Post-Compulsory Education and Training) (Top-up) BA (Hons) Study options Part-time Part-time, top-up Education Studies BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Study options Full-time Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) Study options Full-time Careers and connections Learn how our innovative and pioneering teaching with its focus on digital technologies and work-based learning opportunities is the perfect springboard for your career. Facilities and expertise Discover our award-winning £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School, featuring a 10-hectare Nature Reserve on the Stoke-on-Trent campus. You could soon be using it for placements or developing outdoor learning sessions. Student experiences From interesting and rewarding school experiences to our approachable, supportive staff, find out what our students enjoy most about studying Education at University of Staffordshire. I enjoyed the creative element of my course. We learnt about forest schools and parks and did an activity day in the nature reserve. Features Blog: 8 reasons to study early childhood education Welcome to our blog post! In this post we’re highlighting some of the key reasons why studying early childhood education is a fantastic choice. Blog: What can you do with an early childhood studies degree? Early Childhood Studies course leader, Amanda Tayler, talks you through what you can do with an early childhood studies degree. Open Day Saturday 7 June 2025 Explore our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students. Book now Got a question about Education, Children and Teaching? Our friendly enquiries team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, life at University of Staffordshire and much more.
Real-world experience Learn from staff whose teaching experience spans the whole sector from pre-school to university
Industry-leading facilities Our award-winning £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School features a 10-hectare Nature Reserve
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Study options Full-time
Education (Top-up) BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Education, Early Years. Study options Full-time Full-time, long top-up
Education (with Post-Compulsory Education and Training) (Top-up) BA (Hons) Study options Part-time Part-time, top-up
Education Studies BA (Hons) Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Study options Full-time