Overview

Take a fresh look at childhood through sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy. Join the (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme from University of Plymouth . Build critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills while exploring career paths and gaining experience via diverse placements and professional recognition.

Career opportunities:

This scheme is a collaboration between early years settings in Plymouth and the BA Hons Early Childhood Studies programme at the University of Plymouth. Students with relevant qualifications or experience will be able to apply for bank staff or fractional contracts roles at designated early years settings in the Plymouth area.

Students will be able to develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and earn a salary whilst they complete their Early Childhood Studies Degree. Early years settings will benefit from having a wider pool of staff to draw upon and will be able to benefit from the students’ developing knowledge base and ability to link theory to practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Development; Biology and Psychology

Politics for Equality

Places and Spaces for Learning and Playing

Children in Society

Multi Professional Perspectives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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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

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 141 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff:96 - 112

A Level: From a minimum of two A levels . Other combinations will be considered. Preference for social science, health & social care, early years, childcare subjects/qualifications but others are considered.

BTEC: DMM-MMM. Preference for social science/health & social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered

BTEC National Diploma modules

International baccalaureate: 26-28 overall.
English accepted within - Advanced Level = 4, Standard Level = 5
If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18150 GBP / year

≈ 18150 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Plymouth

Funding

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