Oxford Brookes University

Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Oxford Brookes UniversityHeadington, United Kingdom

Course overview

Childhood Studies, BA (Hons), degree course from the School of Education, Humanities and Languages at Oxford Brookes University

Key highlights

  • Optional year abroad extends full-time study to five years
  • Foundation year included before the three-year honours degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details The course welcomes a wide range of students with many different academic backgrounds.
  • A-level: DD — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details The course welcomes a wide range of students with many different academic backgrounds.
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details The course welcomes a wide range of students with many different academic backgrounds.
  • BTEC: PPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details The course welcomes a wide range of students with many different academic backgrounds.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship

    We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.

    Up to £2,000

  • Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    Award value - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Visa Renewal Discount

    Award value - £558

    Up to £558

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Nursery manager
  • Early years teacher (with further training for Early Years Teacher Status)
  • Family support worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Children's centre worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 | International: £17,250

Admission

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