Overview

The Early Childhood Education (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire is perfect if you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference to young children and future generations. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an advocate for young children and their families.

Key facts

The application of theory to practice is at the heart of your learning on this course, and with 80 guaranteed days of placement and work-based learning over the three-year full-time course duration, you'll gain invaluable practical experience that enhances your learning and career prospects.

Through this degree, you’ll become a confident, independent and critical thinker, a skilled learner, a pedagogical leader, and a self-aware professional.

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education qualification is recognised as 'full and relevant' by the Department for Education (DfE) Early Years Qualification List (EYQL), enabling you to be counted in ratio as a Level 6 practitioner.

Your future career

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education is an excellent foundation for a career working with young children in many sectors, including education, health and social care. Herts graduates are highly employable: 95% of education and teaching graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).Typical career paths, with additional study include the following:

primary school teacher (BA Early Childhood Education students are guaranteed an interview for the University of Hertfordshire's PGCE Primary Education degree)

early years sector leader / educator

play therapist

teaching assistant

family support worker

research assistant.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Promoting Children's Wellbeing in the 21st Century

Working with Children: Exploring Identity, Values and Voice

Supporting Children: Play, Learning and Development

The Child's World: Family, Culture and Community

Empowering Children

Celebrating Difference: Inclusion and Diversity in Early Childhood Practice

Enabling Children's Play

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points): 104–112

Typical A Level offer: BCC–BBC

Typical IB offer: 104–112 UCAS points

Typical BTEC offer: DMM

Accepted T Levels: Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language or English Literature OR Level 2 Functional Skills in English.

Access courses: Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at merit.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

≈ 17450 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time

£1,190 per 15 credits UK

£2,180 per 15 credits EU/internationals

Living costs

Hatfield

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.

Funding

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Key information

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Disciplines

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