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Early Childhood Studies at University of East London - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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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 24th September 2025.

University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This Early Childhood Studies degree offers an engaging exploration of childhood experiences and the profound impact these experiences have on a child's development. You will delve into childhood education from various critical perspectives, investigating the many factors shaping childhood experience. You will have the chance to engage with the local community through practical projects. This means you can apply your knowledge to create solutions for real-world issues. This early childhood degree also provides insight into what jobs you can do with an early childhood degree, broadening your career prospects. Our academic team boasts a diverse range of professional backgrounds and cultural perspectives. We have over 100 years of combined experience in the field of early childhood studies. This bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education course is available online to accommodate different learning preferences and lifestyles. Key topics covered in the course include: Childhood Health: Understanding the physical and mental health aspects of childhood and their significance in development. Early Years Legislation: Examining the laws and policies that govern early childhood education and care. Global Inequalities in Childhood: Investigating disparities in childhood experiences across different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Modules

Year 1: Exploring Social Worlds (Core), Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity (Core), Emerging Research Communities (Core), Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1 (Core), Practice module Part 1 (Core), Practice module Part 2 (Core) Year 2: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2 (Core), Identity and Social Justice (Core), Building Research Communities (Core), Contemporary Issues in Education (Core), Practice module 3 (Core), Practice module 4 (Core), Optional placement (Optional) Year 3: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3 (Core), Critical and Global Perspectives on Education (Core), Practice module 5 (Core), Practice module 6 (Core), Independent Research Project (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group works and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
X310
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Campus code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Student Outcomes

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81%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £15560 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Early Childhood Studies at University of East London - UCAS