Overview

Preparing you for a constantly changing job market, our online degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children’s complex psycho-social, physical, emotional and cognitive needs. You will study a variety of areas, from safeguarding and learning in early childhood to inclusive practice and supporting parents, as well as enhancing a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skill sets.
The ‘flexi-learn’ online Childhood Education Studies (Hons) (Online) degree course from University College Birmingham has been developed to offer you an authentic sense of community, using a blend of communication tools including web-based/email delivery and ‘real-time’ online conversations and activities. You will have face-to-face contact with module staff, personal tutors and dissertation supervisors through web conferencing software, which you will be trained how to use before your studies begin.

Why should I choose this course?

Flexible Online Learning – Want to boost your skills while maintaining full-time/part-time employment? Studying our Childhood Education Studies degree online provides a flexible approach to learning
Specialise Your Studies – Study and research specialist topics through a range of optional modules, a final dissertation project and innovative assessment regimes
Diverse Skills and Knowledge – Build your understanding around childhood development, social trends and legislative frameworks alongside employability skills for your future career

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills for Distance Learners

Exploring Childhood Development

Learning in Early Childhood

Professional Management within Practice

Protecting and Safeguarding Children

Behaviour and Individual Differences in Childhood

Language and Literacy as Communicative Devices

Research for Enquiry in Childhood Education Studies

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 39 other Bachelors in 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

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Either:

Level 3: Achieve a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
Level 3: Non-related subjects at Level 3 are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Plus:

GCSE/IGCSE English Language: Grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.

Work experience

You will need to provide official documentation before enrolment confirming that you are working or volunteering in an appropriate school environment for a minimum of two full days per week if you are applying to study in Year 1 or 2 of this programme.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 36 months.