Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
with our Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School practitioners Through our Early Childhood Studies degree, you'll become an early years specialist and learn how to make a difference to young lives. You'll explore child development from birth to age eight through hands-on learning, expert teaching and practical placements. With access to our specialist Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School, you'll graduate ready for a wide range of careers across the early years sector.
Key highlights
- Study child development from birth to age eight
- Practical placements build hands-on early years experience
- Access to a specialist on-site day nursery and Forest School
- Learn alongside day nursery and Forest School practitioners
- Graduate ready for a wide range of early years careers
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM A minimum of GCSE in English, at Grade C or grade 4 All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience.
- A-level: CCC — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM A minimum of GCSE in English, at Grade C or grade 4 All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience.
- BTEC: MMM — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM A minimum of GCSE in English, at Grade C or grade 4 All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience.
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics, Science
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Forest School leader
- Family support worker
- Early years teacher
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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