Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies BA (Hons)
Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University, United Kingdom
Course overview
What is the nature of early childhood? How has our understanding changed over time and how does it differ across cultures and societies? Study early childhood with us to explore the perceptions and realities of young children's lives and consider how we can bring about positive change.
Key highlights
- Explores how understanding of early childhood has changed over time
- Compares early childhood across different cultures and societies
- Examines the perceptions and realities of young children's lives
- Considers how to bring about positive change for young children
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — No specific subjects are required. 5 GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Students will need to successfully complete a DBS check.
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.
Up to £1,000Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award
We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree
Up to £3,000Sports Scholarship for Applicants
Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Early years teacher
- Family support worker
- Children's centre worker
- Teaching assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 a year | International: £14,500 a year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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