BA Early Childhood Studies
Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC BTEC MMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. If you are using a combination of qualifications to achieve the required UCAS tariff points, they must include at least 2 A levels, a BTEC or an equivalent qualification. We are also interested in hearing from applicants who have a Level 3 Early Years Educator related diploma. Relevant work experience will also be considered in support of your application. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focused on early childhood development and inclusive practice for children aged 0–8. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes supervised placements in early years settings across all three years, and students complete a Professional Dissertation Project in their final year. Graduates gain certified paediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications.
Modules
- Foundations for Professional Learning and Inclusive Practice
- Developing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement
- Children's Learning and Development: Psychological Perspectives
- Childhood in Society
- Inclusive Practice and SEND: Understanding Children’s Needs and Voices
- Pedagogy of Playful Learning
- Developing as a Professional: Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Establishing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement
- Professional Enquiry: Exploring Real Issues in Early Childhood
- Inclusive Practice: Families, Communities and Real-World Challenges
- Promoting Children’s Health and Wellbeing in Contemporary Contexts
- Every Learner Matters: Pedagogies that Empower All
- Advocating for Children: Safeguarding and Professional Responsibility
- Inspiring Young Minds: Creativity and Critical Thinking
- Managing Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood
- Advancing Professional Competencies for Inclusive Practice: Placement
- Professional Dissertation Project
- Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood
- Global Perspectives: Comparative Studies
- Interventions in Action: Supporting Children and Families
- Future-Proofing Early Childhood: Vision, Values and Practice