Course Overview

BA (Hons) Early Childhood is designed for those who want to develop their career working with younger children and gain skills and knowledge around early childhood. You’ll understand the steps children take on their learning and developmental journey and learn how to support them along the way.

You'll focus on how children develop language and child psychology and a broader understanding of educational policy and practice. You’ll take part in work-based learning with placement opportunities, during which you’ll be encouraged to be critically reflective of your work and observe other professionals' practices.

Upon completion, you'll gain certification of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6, supported by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN) and recognized by the Department for Education’s Career Progression for the Early Years Workforce. This will qualify you to work as an Early Years Educator. You'll develop a portfolio of evidence of your skills and practice at Level 6 to present to Early Years employers.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades CCC or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMM or above

Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

Students with an appropriate Level 5 qualification, such as a foundation degree, are invited to apply for entry to year three of the course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

  LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

  PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

  Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category