BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

... United Kingdom
... Bishop Grosseteste University

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a three-year undergraduate program that introduces students to aspects of education, health, and social care, specifically focusing on children from 0 – 8 years of age.

The course offers graduates a range of employability opportunities with module content supporting students in developing a wide range of transferable skills and providing a curriculum that enables students to develop their academic skills.

Students who graduate from the program will be awarded a complete and relevant degree enhancing employability by enabling them to seek roles in early childhood settings as part of the adult: child ratio.

Graduate Practitioner Competencies

New for September 2021, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies program now offers students the opportunity to work towards the sector endorsed graduate practitioner competencies. This optional route is designed for students seeking a role in the early year's education sector.

The graduate practitioner route comprises nine competencies students can meet through assessed placement tasks, practice observation, and academic assignments.

Completed alongside the degree program, students will complete an evidence-based portfolio to be awarded the BA (Hons) qualification in Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner).

All students who apply for the single honors BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course will be offered the opportunity to work towards the graduate practitioner competencies.

General Eligibility

You will generally need 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications). We welcome a range of capabilities such as A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Projects, etc.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • N/A

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Lincoln, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time,3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

12690, (INT)


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