Overview
Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and adult learners. Whether you're looking to progress your career in early years, additional support, or post-16 education, our education degrees combine academic study with professional practice to help you develop as a reflective and effective practitioner. You'll be supported by experienced tutors in a friendly learning environment, with opportunities to apply your learning in real educational settings.
Studying an education degree at East Coast College means benefiting from small class sizes, personalised support and industry-informed teaching, all while gaining a qualification awarded through our partnership with the University of Suffolk. You'll develop the professional knowledge, communication skills and confidence needed to progress into a wide range of education, childcare and learning support careers, or continue your studies at a higher level.
We offer a range of higher education programmes in the education sector, including Foundation Degrees in Early Years and Childhood Studies, Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing, Additional Support Needs, and the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/Certificate in Education for those teaching in post-16 settings.
This depends on the course. Some programmes include or require professional practice or placement experience, while the PGCE/Certificate in Education is designed for those already teaching in a suitable post-16 setting. Always check the individual course entry requirements before applying.
Graduates can progress into careers in early years education, childcare, learning support, family services, community education and further education. Many students also continue their professional development through further study or teacher training.
You'll benefit from personalised support, experienced tutors, employer-informed teaching and the opportunity to study locally while gaining a University of Suffolk qualification. Our focus is on helping you develop the practical and professional skills employers value.