BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Primary Education at University of Chester

Programme overview

The education landscape plays a critical role in children’s cognitive and emotional development, and how they progress through later life. This course specialises in the transformative power within both the primary education and early childhood sectors, and is perfect if you wish to discuss, discover and analyse in depth why learning experiences are vital. You will explore contemporary thinking relating to play, social and emotional development, and the philosophy of childhood and education.

What you will study

The BA Early Childhood & Primary Education course contains core modules at each level of study, which are shared with Level 4 students on our BA Education course. This non-QTS course offers you an in-depth exploration of early childhood and primary education which prepares you for employment in a wide and varied sector. Core modules include Exploring Education: Looking Back to Look Forward, The Playful Mind: Creativity and Learning through Play, Holistic Development: Unveiling the Mysteries of Childhood, Fostering Communication, Language, Literacy and Mathematical Development, Mastering Research Methods, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood & Primary Education: Exploring Key Debates, Beyond the Margins: Social Equality for Children & Families, Critical Explorers: Research into Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 104 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – CCC-BCC; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H4 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: Pass Access to HE Diploma Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: T Level with a Pass grade and C or above in the core; OCR Cambridge Technicals: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) DBS Check A DBS Check is required

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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