Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-Up) in Chelmsford United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
|
Chelmsford United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,900
(c. USD21,276.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Experience the world from a child's perspective - uncover how they grow, acquire knowledge, and perceive their surroundings while gaining hands-on expertise to influence their tomorrow. Through practical placements, you'll have opportunities to earn your Early Childhood Practitioner credentials. Our Early Childhood Studies program reveals the developmental journey of children aged 0-8, preparing you for fulfilling careers in diverse early years environments with children and families.
Engaging with young learners brings immense joy and satisfaction, though it presents significant challenges in today's dynamic education landscape. Our curriculum enhances your grasp of inclusive professional practices, equipping you to support both children and their families while maintaining exceptional workplace standards.
By combining cutting-edge theories with real-world applications, you'll investigate current educational research, teaching methodologies, and leadership development while exploring career pathways in early childhood services. The program also enables you to obtain Early Childhood Practitioner qualifications, guaranteeing you graduate with industry-recognized credentials for the early years workforce.
Foundation degree holders can accelerate their studies through our Top-Up pathways, earning an honors degree in just 1-2 years. The course blends theoretical learning with practical application in our specialized Early Childhood Resource Center and through field placements. Over three years, you'll complete minimum 80 placement days with support from our dedicated Placement Coordinator. Distance learners currently employed in relevant settings may often fulfill placement requirements at their workplace.
Additional benefits include volunteer opportunities, professional training programs, educational excursions, research initiatives, and participation in early childhood conferences and events.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
Evidence of work with young children is required.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required.
A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required.
If you have already achieved your Access to HE results and are unsure if we can consider you, please contact us.
Alternatives
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
Evidence of work with young children is required.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required.
A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required.
If you have already achieved your Access to HE results and are unsure if we can consider you, please contact us.
Alternatives
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
15,900