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Psychology and Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

University of Derby

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Become a stand-out graduate by studying a course that brings together the best of Psychology and Early Childhood Studies, enhancing your analytical and people skills for a rewarding and compassionate career. You’ll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests.You will cover the fundamental psychological theories to explore human behaviour and development as well as gain a thorough understanding of how children develop, learn and think from a broad range of perspectives. This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to make a genuine and lasting difference to children’s lives and create a foundation for vital roles in health, education, social care, and psychology-based careers. Our focus throughout is on identifying and meeting children’s holistic needs, so you’ll consider all the challenges and opportunities faced by early years professionals working in a variety of children’s services.We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, welcoming learning environment where you will receive plenty of encouragement and guidance. Our tutors are approachable, dedicated and passionate about their subjects. For Early Childhood Studies modules, you’ll learn in our Kirtley Building which offers first-rate facilities for our Education and Childhood Studies students. It includes specially designed collaborative learning spaces and a large hall for practical activities and observing learning in action. Students will also learn off site which includes opportunities to learn off site e.g. forest school sessions.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 14,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

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

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  • Entry standards

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    123 54%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.18 79%

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  • Entry standards

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    117 53%

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    60.0 60%

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    3.37 84%

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  • Entry standards

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    118 65%

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    78.0 78%

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  • Student satisfaction

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  • Entry standards

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    112 74%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.55 89%

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    4

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