BA (Hons) Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London

Programme overview

Please note, this course was previously known as BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Online. If you are interested in a career working with and for children and their families, this asynchronous course will give you an excellent foundation. Studying by distance learning allows you to study at your convenience, giving you the flexibility to study from any location within a structured and supported framework.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care | Department: Department of Early Childhood and Education | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: online (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1, Exploring Social Worlds, Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity, Emerging Research Communities, Practice module Part 1, Practice module Part 2, Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2, Identity and Social Justice.

Career pathways

As an Applied Education with Early Years (Online) graduate you can go into roles that shape children's lives at the most important stage of their development. UEL graduates have moved on to work at N Family Club, Bright Horizons and the London Early Years Foundation, with industry links including Newham Council's childcare and early years service and LEYF London.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points (standard offer); 64 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects. Must have a relevant subject such as Sociology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Media Studies, History, Anthropology.; BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual) in a relevant subject; BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual) in a relevant subject; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject; T Levels in a relevant subject; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

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