Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
University of Roehampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**Why this course?**- We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)- Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and youth Studies - Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)**About this course:**A top-up programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle ...Read more


Why this course?

- We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)- Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and youth Studies - Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)


About this course:

A top-up programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel.


Skills:

On our Early Childhood Studies top - up, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;- Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities- Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field


Career opportunities:

Many graduates take on roles in the education sector including:- Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)*- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community- A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing- An NGO or central or local government department*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
39/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
93rd
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Education graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Shannon
23 Apr 23

The lectures are experienced practitioners and provide great knowledge and insight into what being in early childhood and education is like...Read more

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connie
02 Mar 23

Roehampton University is the best for education, it has its own college all for education/childcare services. The lecturers are great at teaching and providing the students with..Read more

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64 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

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

Sociology
31%
English Literature
18%
Psychology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
Media Studies
14%
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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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£15,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,000 per year

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Students from International

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£15000 Per year

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Shannon
23 Apr 23
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
The lectures are experienced practitioners and provide great knowledge and insight into what being in early childhood and education is like....
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connie
02 Mar 23
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Roehampton University is the best for education, it has its own college all for education/childcare services. The lecturers are great at teaching and providing the students with...
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University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton , Wandsworth

Located in 54 acres of picturesque parkland in southwest London, the University of Roehampton offers a full range of undergraduate...

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University of Roehampton
Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London Wandsworth SW15 5PU United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: East Putney  0.9 miles away Nearest train station: Barnes  0.4 miles away
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