BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

We designed our Early Childhood Studies BA to help you explore the issues children face in today’s uncertain world. From exploring how we can nurture inclusivity, to considering how creative and therapeutic approaches can provide support for children and families.

Faculty: School of Education, Humanities and Languages | Duration: 3 years; part-time: a maximum of 8 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 / September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll start your studies by looking at the importance of social justice and inclusivity in this field. At the same time, we’ll cover the key areas of child and adolescent development.

Career pathways

By the time you finish this course, you could have a CV jam-packed with professional skills and qualities employers look for.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 A Level: BBC IB Points: 27 BTEC: DMM Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 88 A Level: CCD IB Points: 24 BTEC: MMM The course welcomes a wide range of students with many different academic backgrounds. You may have studied either arts or science subjects at school, and you may have a mix of A and AS-levels, hold vocational qualifications or have completed an access course. Above all, enthusiasm and a keen interest in human development and children's learning are the key attributes of our students. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. UCAS code: X315.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026 / September 2027

Duration: 3 years; part-time: a maximum of 8 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/early-childhood-studies#apply

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