BA Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator, Graduate Practitioner)
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–104 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above. Applicants presenting without a Maths GCSE will be offered (where applicable) a place on BA Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator). This will then give them the opportunity to study for their Maths GCSE alongside their degree. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-102 UCAS tariff points CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focused on early childhood development from birth to age eight. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, communication and writing, and ethics and professional practice. The course spans three years with professional placement modules across all years, and an extended research project in the final year. Graduate Practitioner Status is available, and optional accredited Forest Schools training can be undertaken.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Play Matters
- Children’s Health and Wellbeing
- Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
- Professional Practice 1 - The Developing Practitioner
- The Wonder Years- Early Child Development 0-8
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Safeguarding and Family Support
- Working Therapeutically and Inclusively with Children with SEND
- Global Constructions of Early Childhood
- Professional Practice: Supporting the Unique Child
- Time to talk, Nurturing Communication and Language in Early Childhood
- Professional Practice 3 - The Graduate Practitioner
- Voice and Influence – The Impact of Advocacy
- Extended Research Project
- Environments for Learning