BA (Hons) Early Childhood

... United Kingdom
... Liverpool Hope University

Course Overview

Graduates of the Early Childhood degree have gone on to pursue careers as members of Local Authority multi-agency teams, leaders in Children’s Centres, Children’s Learning Officers in museums and galleries, and employees of national and international charities such as Save the Children and NSPCC. Many graduates also enter the teaching profession (after completing a PGCE) or the social work profession (subject to further qualification). Others have successfully achieved careers in business, management, and government.

Graduates of this degree will have the knowledge and skills to move into various roles working with young children and their families.

Work Placement Opportunities

In your second year, you will be encouraged to get involved in a placement in a children’s setting or service. These placements will provide valuable insight into professional practice with a view to graduation. For Single Honours students, this placement is compulsory; for Combined Honours students, the placement is optional but highly recommended.

SALA

The Service and Leadership Award (SALA) is offered as an extra-curricular program involving service-based experiences, development of leadership potential, and equipping you for a career in a rapidly changing world. It enhances your degree; it is complimentary but different and has a distinct ‘value-added’ component. Find out more on our Service and Leadership Award page.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you can choose to spend either a semester or a full year of study at one of our partner universities as part of our Study Abroad program.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.

Subject Requirements No specific subject requirements

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS

    6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Liverpool, 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

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £9,250 & International fees: £12,500,


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