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Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to this Early Childhood Studies degree, you’ll explore how children develop, learn and think from birth to eight years, and gain the professional skills and knowledge you need to make a real difference to their lives.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

If you want to work in health, education or social care, Early Childhood Studies gives you an excellent start. Last year, over 98% of our graduates were in work or further study within six months of finishing. That’s in part due to the practical experience you’ll amass on this degree - for one or two days each week you’ll be on placement.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

If you want to build up a thorough understanding of early childhood and gain practical experience to take into a range of early years’ settings (nurseries, children’s centres etc) then it’s definitely for you.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

As well as lectures, seminars and tutorials, you will be working with children on placement every week and learning through practice, observation and reflection.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES

You will have the chance to apply for an international placement. If you are successful, you could spend four weeks in Milan, working in a pre-school and living with a local family.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

This Early Childhood Studies degree is recognised by the Department for Education and the industry, so it opens doors to roles in the independent, private, public or voluntary sectors. Alternatively, if you decide you’d like to train as a teacher after graduating from this course, you will be guaranteed an interview for our PGCE Primary, providing you meet the entry requirements.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    43rd out of 91 10

    66th out of 73 22

    17th out of 42 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    33rd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    121 67%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    64th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    23rd

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 157
    129 82%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    16th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    5th

    5

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