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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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
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
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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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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17450 GBP / year≈ 17450 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part time
- £1,190 per 15 credits UK
- £2,180 per 15 credits EU/internationals
Living costs
Hatfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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