Overview

On the Early Childhood Studies (Hons) with Foundation Year course from University of Portsmouth, you’ll discover how a child develops physically, emotionally and mentally. And with plenty of opportunities to work with children, you’ll practice how to make a positive difference for them. You can customise your degree and develop specialist skills that are valued in a variety of professions, such as therapeutic play.

Careers and opportunities

You’ll graduate with rewarding career options, including working with children, families and communities in a variety of professional roles.

This Early Childhood Studies degree offers a broad range of skills in professional practice in education, enterprise and leadership, supporting children's development, working with families, fostering wellbeing, therapeutic practice, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child and Youth Development

Health and Wellbeing of the Child and Young Person

Perspectives Of Early Childhood Education

Understanding Childhoods

Global Childhoods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 154 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

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please note this foundation year with ICP isn't currently open to EU or International students.

A levels - BBC-BCC

UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)

T-levels - Merit

BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM

International Baccalaureate - 25

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 GBP per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Foundation year

UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £5,760 per year

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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