
Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons)
Early years professionals play a crucial role in shaping young minds working in areas including childcare, support services, children’s centres and healthcare.
Our Early Childhood Education and Care degree will build your knowledge and skills to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career.
Youll study child development, sociology, psychology, health and social policy, and explore education, the roles of family and wider institutions and more.
Two placements, visiting experts, field trips and observational visits to ...
<strong>Early years professionals play a crucial role in shaping young minds working in areas including childcare, support services, children’s centres and healthcare.</strong><br/><br/>Our Early Childhood Education and Care degree will build your knowledge and skills to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career.<br/><br/>Youll study child development, sociology, psychology, health and social policy, and explore education, the roles of family and wider institutions and more.<br/><br/>Two placements, visiting experts, field trips and observational visits to different early years settings, will develop your experience and understanding of the sector to ensure you are work-ready.<br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/><br/><br/>- 2nd in the UK for education courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes survey.<br/><br/><br/>• Two placement opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Observational study visits to support your understanding of the sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from a team of early years experts and visiting guest lecturers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist curriculum centre with 30,000 specialist resources to enhance your learning. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Successful completion of the degree will lead to you being counted as a level 3 early years practitioner. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guaranteed interview to our postgraduate teaching courses if you wish to pursue a career in teaching. <br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X310
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21,P:0
Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in communication, numeracy and IT required. At least 45 credits at level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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