BA Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Studies

Studying a BA in Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Derby provides a solid foundation in entrepreneurship alongside an in-depth understanding of child education and development. The programme equips students with the skills to launch their own businesses catering to young children or to bring innovation to existing ones. 

Throughout this course, students will enhance their academic, critical, and practical skills across various professional services related to early childhood including Health, Education, and Social Care. Alongside these studies, they will complete business and entrepreneurship modules, giving them the knowledge to start their own businesses or improve sustainable business models for young children.

Studying a BA in Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Derby provides students with both theory and hands-on applications, allowing them to create and manage their business while working with young children. The combination enables them to make a position impact on the childhood sector.

The University of Derby is a well-established institution, known for its commitment to research, innovation, and industry collaboration. It ensures students gain practical skills and expertise that help them stand out in their respective fields.

While the university offers a wide range of courses across various disciplines, it is particularly known for its business, engineering, and education programmes. The practice-based teaching allows students to gain hands-on experience through live projects and strong industry connections with professionals in their field.

Grade Requirements

• 104-112 UCAS Tariff Points with qualifications equivalent to the UK A-levels in subjects such as economics, business studies, or sociology. The typical grade range is ABB-BBC.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: With grades ranging with DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit)

Other International Requirements

• Each application is reviewed holistically. Factors such as personal statements, relevant work experience, and extracurricular activities can influence the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to highlight these aspects in their applications

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year for international students in the BA Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Studies is approximately £16,900. This cost is mostly curated towards tuition and does not cover additional costs related to the programme.

The University of Derby offers several scholarships and bursaries to both domestic and international students. To be eligible, students must first receive an offer of study from the university.

This scholarship covers full tuition fees and stipend for talented and motivated postgraduate students to study MSc Intelligence, Security, and Disaster Management, offered to students from selected commonwealth countries.

Students will be eligible for the award of a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship of £2,000, which will be deducted from their first-year tuition fee. This £2,000 scholarship is in addition to our existing Full Payment Discount whereby students who pay their annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment benefit from a £1,000 discount.

Graduates of a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Studies can pursue careers within the early childhood and business sector. Common roles include:

• Business Consultant
• Entrepreneur
• Social Worker
• Educational Consultant
• Childcare Manager
• Project Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.