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

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Take a fresh look at childhood. Exploring the theory and reality of children’s early years from many points of view, this innovative course will help you find your niche in this competitive sector and graduate with a clear view of where your career is going. Investigate issues through the lenses of sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy.Work directly with young children and their families during the Work Based Learning module in a range of setting of your choice. For example ...Read more

Take a fresh look at childhood. Exploring the theory and reality of children’s early years from many points of view, this innovative course will help you find your niche in this competitive sector and graduate with a clear view of where your career is going. Investigate issues through the lenses of sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy.Work directly with young children and their families during the Work Based Learning module in a range of setting of your choice. For example children's charities, Family Centres, Children's ward, Child Development centre, Family worker at the prison, Woman's rehabilitation centres etc. Or choose the Work Based Learning Plus option of gaining professional recognition of your practice in a nursery, primary school or SEND school setting.- Explore the relationships between play and learning in your own studies as well as in child development.- Expand your options beyond traditional teaching and open up further career opportunities in education, social care, community work, psychology, management and research.- See for yourself how theories and policies are applied in practice by visiting a wide range of provision for children and families.- Learn on the job during the work-based learning placement. You will gain the practical skills employers are looking for.- Opportunities to extend your early years practice through assessment in placement; gaining valuable experience in working with children and families.- Take a broader view of children’s development by studying the subject in practical, historical and international contexts.- Develop essential skills through a variety of coursework-based assessments – from essays, surveys and child observations to group presentations and video commentaries.- Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international research projects.- Make the most of the opportunities presented by being part of a department that has strong links with universities in Europe, Canada, Africa and the USA and through the International Students’ Exchange Programme.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
39/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
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Education graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Education graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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U
05 Dec 23

The best is the support and the Libary which I love and the worst might be how things close early..Read more

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Ellena
05 Dec 23

I have loved it at Plymouth. I think it’s a great place to study and live. Lots of support at hand and a beautiful area..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H4,H4,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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96-112 UCAS points including a minimum of 2 A Levels. Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

96-112 UCAS points to include two Advanced Highers. Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels. Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Considered alongside other qualifcations.

Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Pass (C or above on the core) 96 points or above , (preference to education/ social science/ health and social care, but all considered)

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Education

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

Psychology
29%
English Literature
23%
Sociology
22%
English Language
19%
Health & Social Care
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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17,100 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.

17,100 per year

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Students from International

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05 Dec 23
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The best is the support and the Libary which I love and the worst might be how things close early...
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Ellena
05 Dec 23
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
I have loved it at Plymouth. I think it’s a great place to study and live. Lots of support at hand and a beautiful area...
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