University of Portsmouth

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain skills and experience to become a confident professional, helping children get the best start in life, with career opportunities in areas like education, health and social care. Foundation year option available

Key highlights

  • Builds skills and experience to help children get the best start
  • Optional sandwich year with a work placement
  • Professional placement working with children and young people
  • Career pathways across education, health and social care

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC-BCC — Typical offers for BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplo…
  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical offers for BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplo…
  • T-level: Merit — …include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see ful…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — …calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Selection process Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their professional placement working with children and young people.
  • UCAS tariff points: 32 — …Typical offers for BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Nursery manager
  • Family support worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Children's centre worker
  • Play therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 per 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 University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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