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Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.

Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Oct
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Undergraduate
8Nov
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16Nov
Liverpool John Moores University - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Why study Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • 91% of our students agreed that 'staff often make the subject engaging' in the 2023 National Student Survey
  • Stepping stone to a wide range of careers in teaching, social work, health and childcare
  • Extensive work-related learning opportunities including the chance to undertake international work experience
  • Supportive and inspirational tutors rated as excellent in the National Student Survey
  • Experience the diverse traditional and non-traditional early childhood settings
  • Tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice
  • You will be taught in the dedicated Education Building based in the University's Mount Pleasant campus
About your course The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University offers a multi-disciplinary approach to working with children and their families. An exploration of different perceptions of children and childhood opens up an exciting range of career opportunities. A childs first experiences have an impact far beyond those initial few years of life. Poverty, poor education, child abuse, as well as the positive experiences of creativity and play, have an enormous influence on a childs development. The acquisition of knowledge and understanding of early childhood studies is progressive, and nurtures the development of a critically reflective perspective. The overarching themes and defining principles of the programme are education, social welfare, health and wellbeing. Early Childhood Studies explores and deals with all aspects of society, which impact on young people and their families. The course focuses on the development, growth, health and well-being of young children from 0-8 years old from both the perspective of the child and the adult. Different perceptions of children and childhood are considered and you are also encouraged to examine the wider socio-economic and political factors that influence children at all levels. You are provided with a sound theoretical foundation drawn from different disciplines such as psychology and sociology. We have several international links, and there are opportunities to visit various countries as part of your course and also undertake a work-related placement abroad. We have a student volunteer scheme in schools and other placements, so that you can gain the experience and practice you need before embarking on further study or a career. The course gives you enormous scope to tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. We recognise that all students perform differently depending on how they are being assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. Coursework may therefore include essays, reports, presentations, newspapers, posters, diaries and a dissertation. Exams are limited to some main core modules. Constructive feedback is important in helping you to identify your strengths and areas where you may need to put in more work, so this will be provided regularly as you progress through each module.

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

Course code:
XL35
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Liverpool John Moores University
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You can access the Clearing entry requirements for this course by clicking the direct link provided on this page.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

​A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service - formerly CRB) is a requirement of entry onto this course which involves working with children or vulnerable adults during placements. The regulations on declaring criminal convictions on a UCAS application form can be found on the UCAS website. Please contact us should you require any further information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £17750 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

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS