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Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS

Course summary

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.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X110
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/application-support/undergraduate-application-support/undergraduate-general-entrance-requirements/


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree.

English Language requirements

https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

International £16950* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £16950* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The University has not yet confirmed fees for 2026 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2025 entry. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS