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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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The University of Northampton is a top 20 institution for Childhood and Youth Studies in the Complete University Guide league tables for 2025.-
21st for Satisfied with Teaching for Education –The Guardian University Guide 2025 (Education League Table)Our Early Childhood Studies degree is ideal if you’re looking to work with children and babies from birth to the age of eight.You will gain a broad understanding of the professional issues that underpin the care and education of young children as well as increasing your understanding and awareness of the rapidly evolving nature of early years provision around the world. You will cover children’s development and learning in the context of the family and the community, as well as wider national and international settings. Paediatric First Aid training is included as part of the course and you will have the opportunity to complete the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies.This course includes placements in each year which allows you to put your academic learning into practice giving you real, practical knowledge that will be invaluable in your future career.You will benefit from specialist sessions with professionals in the fields of special educational needs, social work, cultural diversity and creative and therapeutic approaches.This degree is excellent preparation for any leadership role in an Early Years setting. It is also a strong foundation for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Early Years Teacher Status (0-5) or the School Direct route into teaching.
NSS*- 100% of final year BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies students at The University of Northampton agreed they were satisfied with the course- 95% go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course - 100% Staff are good at explaining things- 94% Staff have made the subject interesting- 100% The course is intellectually stimulating
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop
to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024* - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment PromiseExam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:30 Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):
MMM Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M2,M3,M3 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
MMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
MMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
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Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements
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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
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