Working with young children is a hugely rewarding vocation and enormous fun. However, this sector can be fast paced and challenging. At ARU, we will help you develop the skills, knowledge and qualities that you’ll need in order to deliver a high standard of professional practice in your workplace.Our online course can be taken over one or two years, enabling you to choose a pathway that best suits your flexibility needs. Our Early Childhood Studies degree programme is designed to provide new skills and knowledge to people currently working, or wishing to work, as a teaching assistant, early year’s nursery worker or play worker, and who already hold a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education.