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Institution

University of Hertfordshire International College

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Program Level

BA(Hons)

Program

Early Childhood Education

Summary

This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education is perfect if you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference to young children and future generations. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an advocate for young children and their families. The application of theory to practice is at the heart of your learning on this course, and with 80 guaranteed days of placement and work-based learning over the three-year full-time course duration, you'll gain invaluable practical experience that enhances your learning and career prospects.

Through this degree, you’ll become a confident, independent and critical thinker, a skilled learner, a pedagogical leader, and a self-aware professional. The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education qualification is recognised as 'full and relevant' by the Department for Education (DfE) Early Years Qualification List (EYQL), enabling you to be counted in ratio as a Level 6 practitioner.

This childhood studies degree is offered both full-time (three years) and part-time (six years) Entry is normally at level 4, but it is possible at level 6 with suitable qualifications (for example a relevant foundation degree). This means that the degree is suitable for prospective students who have just completed their Level 3 studies, as well as for early childhood practitioners seeking to expand their qualifications.

Why choose this course?

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education degree provides an excellent foundation to your career: The course scored 100% student satisfaction in 'How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for the future?' and has achieved an impressive overall positivity score of 94% (Q1 – 27) in the National Student Survey (NSS 2024).

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education students with an interest in pursuing a career in teaching will have a guaranteed interview for the PGCE Primary Education programme at Herts, which offers Qualified Teacher Status for the 3-11 age phase.

You’ll gain significant practical experience:  Each year of the study programme (Year 1, 2 and 3) is characterised by placement and all modules are designed to help you develop professional skills through placement-related tasks and assessments that will broaden your employability opportunities. Your placement in Year 1 and 2 is likely to be in a day nursery, pre-schools or school, so that you can fully embed your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In Year 3, you will be supported to find a placement in your developing area of interest which may include special schools, children’s centres, family support organisations or a school or nursery. Further hands-on learning takes place through our dedicated early childhood base room on De Havilland Campus, which incorporates a simulation area in the form of a small-scale replica of an early years classroom environment, supporting  your placement preparation.

Benefit from a study abroad opportunity: the programme allows you to acquire the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education with Study Abroad in Semester B of your second year. Funding is available from The Turing Scheme, the UK government’s scheme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.

The course is 100% coursework and practice-based assessment: You’ll develop and be assessed on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Tuition Fees

15965.00

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BA Hons Early Childhood Education

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January,September

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Year Length

3

Program Length

3 years

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