University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education is perfect if you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference to young children and future generations. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an advocate for young children and their families. The application of theory to practice is at the heart of your learning on this course, and with 80 guaranteed days of placement and work-based learning over the three-year full-time course duration, you'll gain invaluable practical experience that enhances your learning and career prospects.

Through this degree, you’ll become a confident, independent and critical thinker, a skilled learner, a pedagogical leader, and a self-aware professional. The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education qualification is recogn

Key highlights

  • 80 guaranteed days of placement and work-based learning
  • Application of theory to practice at the heart of learning
  • Prepares you to advocate for young children and their families
  • Develops pedagogical leadership and critical, independent thinking skills
  • Builds self-aware professional practice for early years settings

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)104-112
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — A Level: BCC-BBC
  • International Baccalaureate: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS points
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — DBS clearance (administered by the University) is essential for this placement-based course.
  • BTEC: DMM — Accepted T Levels Design Survey and Planning for Construction

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Early years setting manager
  • Nursery manager
  • Children's centre worker
  • Family support worker
  • Early years teacher (with further training)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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