BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies examines childhood through sociology, social psychology, history and philosophy and includes three placements in varied settings. The programme meets the Department for Education criteria for counting in early years foundation stage staff:child ratios.

Department: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years, full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers child development, politics for equality, places and spaces for learning and play, children in society and multi-professional perspectives. Year 2 covers developing communication, work-based learning, perspectives on child development and research methods, with options such as learning outside the classroom; the final year includes a research dissertation, enabling environments and options such as children and risk and wellbeing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent. A level: 96 points from a minimum of two A levels. BTEC: DMM in any subject. Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are considered. Applicants with an appropriate Level 5 qualification, including apprenticeships, may be eligible for direct entry to Year 3. All candidates need a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and criminal convictions self-declaration, and must demonstrate an active interest in work with young children through placement or practice experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Duration: 3 years

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