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Early Childhood Studies 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: Discover the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future wellbeing 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 BA Early Childhood Studies, 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.
  • Graduate Practitioner Competencies – You will have the opportunity to gain a level 6 certificate through undertaking an assessed placement.
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.

Modules

Examples include: Babies and Toddlers, Froebelian Perspectives: Play and Outdoor Learning, Being a Professional in Early Childhood: Inclusive Practice, Contemporary Issues, Researching Social and Cultural Issues, Studying Young Children; Building Relationships. Placement.

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:
X310
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Some modules on this programme require an enhanced DBS check to be completed through the University as they involve placements with children.


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. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.

English Language requirements

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


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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

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 at University of Roehampton - UCAS