About the course

Life comes at us fast in our early years. On this early childhood studies degree, you’ll explore the nature of childhood, of young children and their families, and the provision made for them. We’ll look at the latest developments in the field from all over the world.

　　There are lots of job opportunities in the early years sector. The early childhood studies course will help you expand your interest in children’s early years development, or prepare for a career working with children aged 0-8.

　　This course will help you prepare for a wide range of careers, in areas like: the early years sector,social services,education, health authorities

　　the voluntary sector, the private sector

　　You’ll have specialist knowledge of children’s development from ages 0-8, and transferrable skills that will help you in any role. You might also like to complete further specialist study and postgraduate studies.

　　Achieving an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Certificate (ECGPC) alongside your degree could significantly enhance your employability and bring you more opportunities. You will have over 80 hours of work experience, as well as a portfolio of evidence to show what you’re capable of.

　　You’ll develop transferable skills throughout your degree. This opens up a range of career or further study options, beyond working with early years.

　　Sandwich year option available,Studying abroad option available,Work placement opportunity Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£46,500

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Ormskirk
Term 1 (September), 2025	Ormskirk

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Edge Hill University

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required

　　A Level - BCC-BBC.

　　BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).

　　T Level - Overall grade of Merit.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

　　Higher Secondary School Certificates

　　IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

　　TOEFL internet-based - Overall score of 78 or above with minimum elements of listening 19, reading 18, speaking 19, and writing 21

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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