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Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies at Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University, Canada

Programme overview

Build a solid foundation in early childhood education while learning how to support children from birth to age 12. At Mount Royal University, our Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies in Calgary blends classroom learning with hands-on practicum experience, so you’re ready to create inclusive, responsive and play-based environments. You’ll dive into child development, curriculum planning, family partnerships, advocacy, inclusion and leadership — all rooted in social justice, equity and Indigenous perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education  |  Department: Child Studies and Social Work  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Discover how children learn and grow — and gain the skills to support them with responsive, thoughtful care and education.

Career pathways

Graduates work closely with young children and their families across a variety of educational and care settings. Roles include Early childhood educator, Family child care consultant, Preschool teacher/director, Licensing officer, Educational assistant in primary grades, Family support worker, Child development facilitator, Child care centre director/supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Practicum requirements; All Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies students preparing for practicum must provide a current Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check, at their own expense.

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. L Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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