Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Children today face complex futures - and an uncertain world. Technology is rapidly changing children’s lives - and their rights. Perceptions of gender identity are shifting. And austerity has impacted children’s development across the UK and the world. Early Childhood practitioners with specialist skills and professional knowledge are needed - now more than ever - to support children and families with the challenges of the 21st Century. And when you study Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes, you’ll explore the most significant issues facing children today - like:
- digital technologies and children’s understanding of the online world
- inequality, and its impact on children and families
- children’s emotional health
- Teacher training
- Play therapy
- Special educational needs
- Social work and more
Modules
You will learn about how very young children grow and develop in the family and in different cultures. Practical experience, where you observe and work in different settings, underpins the theory taught. We have strong links with local providers of early childhood care and education, and there are placement opportunities throughout the course. There is an observational focus in the first year followed by extended placements in Years 2 and 3. Year 1 covers topics such as early years in the UK context, families, culture and context, play and pedagogy. Year 2 and 3 modules cover such issues as reflective practice, equality and identity, child development, professional roles in early years, literature for young children and outdoor learning.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall. Reading 6.0. Writing 6.0. Listening 5.5. Speaking 5.5. Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
English language requirement
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP