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Early Childhood Education and Care (HNC) - HNC

University of Roehampton

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University of Roehampton
UCAS CODE: X550

Course options

  • Qualification

    Higher National Certificate - HNC

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary


Why this course?

• Gain specialist skills for future employment
• Practical-based learning through vocational, academic and practical skills
• Ranked top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)


About this course

This Higher National Certificate helps you gain key skills needed to start a career within the early education and care sector, and on completion, consider progression to a Higher National Diploma here at Roehampton. This University course is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education.Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in early childhood studies. With a team of highly-regarded tutors, who are all experts in their specialisms, you will learn from some of the best in the field.In addition to your learning, you must undertake a work placement or gain experience in early education and/or care settings – totalling 375 hours. You must also complete a Practical Reflective Evidence Portfolio (PREP), including reflective accounts. They must be completed over the duration of the programme.


Skills

You will enhance your knowledge and skills through evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and work-integrated learning and experience.


Career opportunities

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in early education and care practice.You may choose to progress to the Early Childhood Education and Care HND and commit to a specialist specific career path or on completion, progress to degree-level study.The skills and knowledge you gain from completing the Diploma will put you in a strong position for pursuing jobs in a variety of Early Years settings.Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,628per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 72

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University information

University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, United Kingdom, SW15 5PJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    8th out of 46 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    102 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    15th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 83%

    21st

    15

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