Help children find their voice and realise their potential.

At University of Roehampton, our education and childhood courses combine practical learning with supportive teaching to help you build the knowledge, confidence and professional skills employers value.

From early childhood studies and education to primary education, teacher training and speech and language therapy, you'll explore child development, how children learn, communicate and grow, while preparing for a career where you can make a positive difference.

Why study Education and Childhood at Roehampton?

  • A heritage of education: Roehampton has been shaping education since 1841, with a long history rooted in Whitelands College and the Froebelian tradition.
  • Understand how children learn and grow: Explore childhood, education, communication and development, and how the right support can help children realise their potential.
  • Learn through practice: Build confidence through practical learning, placements, projects and activities that connect your studies to real settings.
  • Study with purpose: Prepare for careers where you can support children, families and communities across education, early years, speech and language, charities and wider public services.
  • Learn in a supportive community: Benefit from teaching that helps you ask questions, develop your confidence and understand the difference you can make.
  • Help children find their voice: Develop the knowledge and professional skills to support children as they learn, communicate and grow.

Accommodation & support

Starting university through Clearing can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone.

We offer cost-of-living support that really makes a difference, along with timetables designed to fit around you. You’ll also benefit from affordable accommodation and career guidance tailored to your ambitions, so you have the confidence to succeed every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Clearing, from offers and results day to accommodation, finance and what happens next. If you need quick guidance before making your next move, you’ll find it here.

You'll speak to one of our friendly Admissions Advisers who are there to help you and answer any questions. 

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • Your UCAS ID number if you have one. (Don't worry, we can help you even if you are not already in the UCAS system)
  • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs) and the grades you achieved in each
  • The name of the course you are interested in

We'll ask you for the information above and then will let you know if we can make you an offer. 

At this stage, offers will be conditional and will only be confirmed once you have added a Clearing choice in UCAS or made a direct application and met your conditions.

Flexible offer-making - we will consider your wider circumstances in considering your offer. We accept a wide range of qualifications including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, and T-levels and will offer flexibility depending on your wider circumstances. We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds.

Remember, we will only be able to help you if you already have all your results.

Please note that any offer made is subject to our student contract.

We'll send you a provisional offer email which will have details of the next steps – make sure you keep an eye out for it!

We'll have rooms available for you in our on-campus accommodation. If you accept your offer by Thursday 11 Septmeber, we can guarantee you a place.

Check out our accommodation

Yes! You can book onto a campus tour! Find out more about our upcoming events.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to explore our Education and Childhood degrees, find the right course for you and take the next step towards applying.

Our team is here to answer your questions and support you throughout the application process.