Overview

In the Early Childhood Studies (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University, you’ll explore the most significant issues facing children today - like:

digital technologies and children’s understanding of the online world
inequality, and its impact on children and families

children’s emotional health

Early Childhood practitioners with specialist skills and professional knowledge are needed - now more than ever - to support children and families with the challenges of the 21st Century.

Career prospects

You’ll graduate with valuable professional skills and knowledge - and a convincing CV. You’ll be a strong communicator and problem-solver - essential skills in the 21st Century workplace. And your placements will build your confidence working with children and families from all types of backgrounds and communities. You’ll finish your degree equipped to progress into fields like:

teacher training
social work
play therapy
family support
special educational needs
or pediatric nursing

Students also progress on to postgraduate study in education as well as psychology, sociology, law and professional qualifications like teaching and social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Listening to Children

Working with Children

Research and Professional Practice

Growing up in the 21st Century

Film and Literature

Child and Adolescent Development

Young Children's Outdoor Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 142 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104

A Level: BCC

IB Points: 29

BTEC: DMM

General entry requirements:

Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:

one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
two 3-unit vocational A-levels *(* where these are included they need to be in subjects other than those held at A-level).

A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
A recognised access course

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home (UK) part time£1,190 per single module

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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