Edge Hill University

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 £1,000
  • Global 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 £3,000
  • Sports 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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