BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Do you want a rewarding career working with younger children? Our BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies degree aims to develop your understanding of the theory and practice of early childhood, supporting you to develop the skills vital for career success in this expanding sector.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, foundation year route available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Developing Skills for Learning, Theories of Development and Learning, Facilitating Children's Learning, Learning in the Digital Age, Practice Placement, Practice Placement 2, Safeguarding Children, Creating Positive Learning Environments for Young Children, Planning Positive Learning Experiences, Research Proposal, Inclusive Practice, Child Development, Children in Society, Developing Young Children's Health and Wellbeing, among others.

Career pathways

Our BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies graduates can enter a wide range of job sectors with an equally wide range of employers, including local authorities, local and national charities, state and independent schools, nurseries and health authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects relevant to the study of early years and childhood studies are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You'll be required to secure a work placement before the end of semester 1. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience demonstrating appropriate knowledge and skills at Level 3. This course involves working with children and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=X320-D&code2=0019

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