Overview

The Early Childhood Studies (Hons) degree at the University of Chichester offers an exciting range of modules, designed to increase your understanding of children and to develop your practice skills and knowledge.

Study areas include:

Child development
Children's behaviour
Safeguarding

Special educational needs and disability (SEND).

On this course you will:

Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with young children.
Pursue specialisms that allow you to centre your learning around your passions.
Gain practical experience in different early years settings.
Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings.

Careers

With this degree, you can pursue a career as an Early Years Practitioner.

You’ll foster and develop the abilities, social skills and understanding of children aged three to five, focusing on optimum child development and preparation for a successful transition to primary school education.

Possible career paths include:

Early Years management

Teaching

Health and social care

Policy-making

Nursery management

Hospital support

Outreach worker with family centres

Community development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development

Preparing for Professional Practice

Safeguarding Children and Integrated Working

Working with Families

Rocking The Cradle

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff points: 96 – 112

A levels: BBC - CCC

T Level: Merit (with C in the Core) in Education and Early Years.

BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM - MMM

CACHE Level 3 Diploma: B/C in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator).

Access to HE Diploma: Pass

International Baccalaureate: 28 points

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16344 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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