Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Early Years graduates with a strong understanding of early childhood, theoretical concepts and practice are well placed to act as advocates for children. This is particularly important because the experiences and environment which makes up a child’s early years can have a lasting impact on their development. Therefore, it’s important children have the best possible start in life and our Early Childhood Education and Care course will equip you with the skills needed to ensure you can make a difference to last a lifetime.
In the National Student Survey 2025, Childhood and Youth Studies is ranked top in Yorkshire for teaching on my course, assessment and feedback and organisation and management. Focusing on birth to seven years old, our course allows you to: Work placements form a key part of the course, with your placement giving you the chance to gain real, practical experience in a professional environment.
Key highlights
- Focuses on children from birth to seven years old
- Work placements provide practical experience in professional early years settings
- Combines theoretical concepts of early childhood with professional practice
- Prepares graduates to act as advocates for young children
- Childhood and Youth Studies ranked top in Yorkshire for teaching in NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — or equivalent
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma; BTEC National Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Early years teacher (with further training)
- Children's centre worker
- Family support worker
- Early years special educational needs practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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