Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Middlesex University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Hendon Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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**Why study BA Early Childhood Studies at Middlesex University?**Our course has been specifically designed to make young children the focus. We think it’s important to understand how an increasingly global world impacts early childhood development and education. That’s why on this course youll gain knowledge from interconnected disciplines including sociology, psychology, law, health, and management. Our highly experienced tutors will help you to learn, understand, and apply the material from ...Read more


Why study BA Early Childhood Studies at Middlesex University?

Our course has been specifically designed to make young children the focus. We think it’s important to understand how an increasingly global world impacts early childhood development and education. That’s why on this course you'll gain knowledge from interconnected disciplines including sociology, psychology, law, health, and management. Our highly experienced tutors will help you to learn, understand, and apply the material from this course. A BA in Early Childhood Studies can lead to a career in education, childhood development, children’s charities, and many more. Graduates have found careers as teaching assistants, child development officers and more.We’re proud to be in the top 250 in the world for Education (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).


Gain hands-on practical skills with us

One of the most important aspects of completing your early childhood studies is gaining usable and transferable skills. That’s why our course ensures you learn and participate actively in the interpretation, evaluation, and application of knowledge through engagement in individual, group, and e-learning activities.You'll be assessed on a mixture of essays, presentations, reports, and a dissertation that showcases your personal interests and research, as well as the opportunity to take part in work experience in an early education or other relevant educational setting. A work placement allows you to get the hands-on experience you need, as well as building that network of contacts that will help you in your career. You’ll also receive help in identifying the best career route or postgraduate programme for your future.


Get the support you need

We ensure every student has adequate support throughout their time with us. That’s why you’ll get matched with a Personal Tutor as well as a Student Learning Assistant and a Graduate Academic Assistant. They’ll have experience in your subject area and will be able to help whenever you need.We also help you to identify the ideal career route or postgraduate programme and support you to plan a successful future


Introducing our new Learning Framework

After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
21/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
113th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Education graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Sabrina
08 Nov 23

Best aspect is the knowledge of our tutors and the design or the course. The university campus has a breathtaking atmosphere. Worts experience is the mental health support. I..Read more

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01 Nov 23

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Including GCSE Grade C/4 in English

Access pass with 45 credits at Level 3

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
36%
English Literature
23%
Psychology
23%
Media Studies
12%
History
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,600 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,600 per year

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Students from International

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£16600 Per year

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