This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education is perfect if you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference to young children and future generations. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an advocate for young children and their families. The application of theory to practice is at the heart of your learning on this course, and with 80 guaranteed days of placement and work-based learning over the three-year full-time course duration, you'll gain invaluable practical experience that enhances your learning and career prospects.

Through this degree, you’ll become a confident, independent and critical thinker, a skilled learner, a pedagogical leader, and a self-aware professional. The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education qualification is recognised as 'full and relevant' by the Department for Education (DfE) Early Years Qualification List (EYQL), enabling you to be counted in ratio as a Level 6 practitioner.

This childhood studies degree is offered both full-time (three years) and part-time (six years) Entry is normally at level 4, but it is possible at level 6 with suitable qualifications (for example a relevant foundation degree). This means that the degree is suitable for prospective students who have just completed their Level 3 studies, as well as for early childhood practitioners seeking to expand their qualifications.

The IMF (International Monetary Fund) estimates that – if AI is fully embraced – it can boost productivity by as much as 1.5 percentage points a year. If fully realised, these gains could be worth up to an average of £47 billion to the UK each year over a decade (Gov.uk, 2025).

With AI on the rise, job roles in this sector are also increasing – topping out the list of the 25 fastest-growing jobs or roles in the UK was artificial intelligence engineer, and AI researchers made the top ten (The Independent, 2025).

MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology programme is focused on developing your abilities as a digital leader, capable of identifying and implementing technical solutions to deliver future improvements to your organisation.

Designed to meet the needs of industry, MSc Advanced Computer Science will help you to build on your computing experience and develop cutting-edge IT skills.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the topics that are defining the industry today and will gain advanced technical skills in areas such as advanced programming, database systems, big data and cloud computing, machine learning, human computer interaction, wireless networks and security.

You will be taught in Northumbria’s brand new purpose-built computing facility on our Newcastle City Centre campus with access to industry standard equipment and technology.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Are you interested in pursuing an IT career, but don’t have an undergraduate degree in a computing-related subject? MSc Computer Science is the course you’ll need to help you change direction.