Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Anglia Ruskin University, UK

Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Explore the world through a child’s eyes - discover how they develop, learn and think, and pick up practical skills and experience to help you shape their future. You’ll also attend placements, and have the chance to achieve your Early Childhood Practitioner Competencies. On our Early Childhood Studies degree, you'll discover how children from 0 to 8 years old develop, learn and think, and how you can forge a rewarding career with children and families in a variety of early years settings.Working with young children is hugely rewarding and enormous fun, but can also be very challenging - education is a fast-paced sector. Our course will help you develop your understanding of professional and inclusive practice, and how you can support both the child and the family, to deliver a high standard of professional practice in the workplace.Using the latest theory and practical experiences you’ll explore current research around key topics including contemporary issues in education and pedagogical approaches, while building your leadership skills and considering possible careers across the early childhood sector. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve your Early Childhood Practitioner Competencies, ensuring you graduate with a full and relevant early years qualification to meet the requirements of the graduate workforce.If you've already completed a foundation degree (or equivalent), you can gain a full honours degree in just one or two years with our Top-Up options. On this course you’ll learn through practice as well as theory, in our Early Childhood Resource and Research Room and on placements, allowing you to hone your skills and get hands-on practical experience. Over the three years of the course you'll complete at least 80 placement days with out dedicated Placement Coordinator on hand to help you find them. Or, if you study by distance learning. and are already working in a relevant environment, you can usually complete your placement with your current employerYou’ll also have access to additional volunteering and work experience as well as opportunities to take part in further professional development training, enrichment trips, research groups and various early childhood and education events.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Chelmsford Campus

Bishop Hall Lane,

Chelmsford,

Essex,

CM1 1SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Online/Distance (2 Years)

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Start date

September 2026

Entry requirements

For international students

80 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.Evidence of work with young children is required

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023, reflecting the university's success in delivering high-impact projects.

  • Gold rated in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize 2021 for music therapy research
  • UK top 15 percent for international graduate employment rate
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