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Early Childhood Studies: The Programme

Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in Early Childhood Studies.

About the course

Discover how children develop, learn and think from birth to the age of eight in this programme designed to meet the increasing demand for early years specialists. The programme also provides those already working in this field with the opportunity to enhance their practical work with a better understanding of early childhood theory.
Course overview


Full programme details

Type

Undergraduate
BA Single Honours
BA/BSc Combined Honours

Duration

3 (full-time), 5–7 (part-time) years

Department

Education

Tuition fees

£8,500 (2013; UK/EU)

Cash scholarships and bursaries available

UCAS code

X310

Entry tariff

280 points

Single or Combined

Single or Combined honours

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Facilities

The University of Roehampton has exceptional facilities including an extensive Library and Learning Services, and state-of-the-art teaching spaces in modern buildings.

You can access our internationally renowned Froebel Archive for Childhood Studies, containing many rare books, toys and photographs.

The University Library has excellent resources for the study of Early Childhood Studies.

Career opportunities

The University of Roehampton has an enviable record in graduate employment. Employers want a complete package of qualification, experience and life skills, so we provide all sorts of career-boosting opportunities, such as internships, work or volunteer placements, networking events, and semesters at universities abroad.

The care and education of young children is a rapidly expanding area, offering graduates a wide range of career opportunities. You could work in nursery centres, schools, family and children’s centres or national campaigning organisations.
 

Combinations

CourseUCAS code   
EducationX347   

Key Information Set (KIS)

School of Education

The School of Education has a long established international reputation for high-quality teaching and research, positioned as one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Education nationally, and houses highly successful provision in the areas of Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies. We are one of the largest education departments in London and the South-East, a large and vibrant 'community of practice' with staff and students working with colleagues from schools, colleges and local authorities to improve education provision.

Go to the Department of Education homepage.

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