Early years and childcare
Studying care, health, wellbeing and childcare qualifications will teach you skills that are essential for supporting the physical, emotional and social development of children and adults.
If you have a passion to help and support others, a career in this sector will allow you to make a positive impact not just on individuals, but on communities too. We have a range of courses, including modern apprenticeships and degrees, that prepare you for the workplace. In many of our courses, you’ll undertake work experience, in a variety of settings, where you can apply what you have learnt in the classroom. We also provide simulated environments in college to enhance practical experiences.
Courses
- Childhood Practice NC | SCQF Level 6 - Full-time
- Social Services Children & Young People | SCQF Level 6 - Work-based
- Social Services Children & Young People | SCQF Level 7 - Work-based
- Social Services Children & Young People (Modern Apprenticeship) | SCQF Level 7 - Work-based
- Childhood Practice HNC | SCQF Level 7 - Full-time
- Childhood Practice BA (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Open Learning Part-time
- Child and Youth Studies BA (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time, Online
- Child and Youth Studies with Community Learning and Development BA (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time, Online
- Early Learning and Childcare Graduate Apprenticeship | SCQF Level 7-10 - Work-based
- Early Learning and Childcare (top up one-year honours) BA (Hons) | SCQF Level 10
Why choose childcare?
The Scottish Government's expansion of funded early learning and childcare means there has never been a better time to join the sector, with lots of job opportunities available from new start childcare practitioners to managerial roles.