BA Early Childhood Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is an undergraduate degree within the Education subject area, focusing on the holistic development and support of young children and families. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake diverse placements in settings such as schools and nurseries, alongside completing authentic work-based research. The first year covers foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Play and Outdoor Learning, Contemporary Debates in Childhood and Education, and Psychology of Childhood. The second year addresses speech acquisition and legal frameworks via modules including Speech and Language Development in Early Childhood, Children’s Rights and the Law, and Practice Informed Research. The final year examines leadership and health policies through modules like Critical Perspectives of Health and Wellbeing, Leadership and Professional Development, and Exploring Expressive Arts, culminating in an independent Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are: 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English/Welsh (First Language). For applicants without formal qualifications, work experience in appropriate areas will be considered on an individual basis. Students wishing to join the programme on a part-time basis must also meet the following entry criteria: A minimum of 2 years employment experience in the Children’s workforce prior to starting the course. Current employment in the Children’s workforce. All full-time applicants successful in being offered a place on the programmes will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance undertaken by Wrexham University. Part-time applicants successful in being offered a place on the programme will be expected to be covered by an existing DBS from their current employment.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 35%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 72%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 80%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Play and Outdoor Learning
- Contemporary Debates in Childhood and Education
- Psychology of Childhood
- Professional Practice for Childhood and Education
- Skills for Study and Employability
- Speech and Language Development in Early Childhood
- Social Action – Supporting Children and Families in Society
- Children’s Rights and the Law
- Practice Informed Research
- Critical Perspectives of Health and Wellbeing
- Exploring Expressive Arts
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £26,500. The £21,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.