About

About this course

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a three-year undergraduate programme which introduces students to aspects of education, health and social care, with a specific focus 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, as well as providing a curriculum which enables students to develop their academic skills.

Students who graduate from the programme will be awarded a full 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 programme now offers students the opportunity to work towards the sector endorsed graduate practitioner competencies. This is an optional route designed for students who are specifically seeking a role in the early years education sector.

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

Completed alongside the degree programme, students will complete an evidence-based portfolio in order to be awarded the qualification of BA (Hons) 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.

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a three-year undergraduate programme which introduces students to aspects of education, health and social care, with a specific focus 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, as well as providing a curriculum which enables students to develop their academic skills.

Students who graduate from the programme will be awarded a full and relevant degree enhancing employability by enabling them to seek roles in early childhood settings as part of the adult: child ratio. Furthermore, students may also choose to work towards an award which embeds graduate practitioner competencies into their study.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur

Minimum score - 14

English Requirements

IELTSMin 5.5

English Program Requirements

To meet the English Language Requirements for our courses, you will be required to evidence that you have obtained the minimum requirements of your offer via a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Career

Careers & Further study

Early Childhood is a growing sector and the skills learnt on this course will enable you to enter the childrenâ€™s workforce in a range of different roles. Some of our students seek a route into teaching through a PGCE qualifications here at BGU, whilst others enter other teacher training routes. Many of our graduates have gone on to further study in areas of specialism including psychology, speech and language or midwifery, whilst others have entered the workforce as early years practitioners and room leaders in early years settings, before going on to management roles. The diverse nature of this course will also enable you to go on to further study such as postgraduate study on a master degree, seeking wider opportunities in many different fields, including health and social care, childrenâ€™s social work, play therapy and speech and language therapy. Possible future careers for Early Childhood Studies graduates may include as a Teacher or classroom assistant, Speech and language therapy, Early years management, Social work or Play therapy.

. (Kate Hodge, Early Years Practitioner)

Fee Information

How to Apply

How to join us in September 2022

Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
International students – apply using our direct application form.

We are still accepting applications for our courses for September 2022 and have vacancies. Contact us if you have any questions, or apply using the links above. (Please note that if you are not currently within the UK and require a Visa for study we are no longer issuing CAS's for September 2022)

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