University of East London

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This Early Childhood Studies degree offers an engaging exploration of childhood experiences and the profound impact these experiences have on a child's development. You will delve into childhood education from various critical perspectives, investigating the many factors shaping childhood experience. You will have the chance to engage with the local community through practical projects.

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Key highlights

  • Explores how childhood experiences shape a child's development
  • Examines childhood education from a range of critical perspectives
  • Investigates the many factors shaping childhood experience
  • Practical projects engaging with the local community

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects including Social Sciences or Humanities-relevant subjects…
  • BTEC: DMM — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per 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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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