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Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire

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UCAS CODE X310

Do you aspire to make a significant difference to young children’s lives, future generations and transform communities in a rewarding field? Are you excited to learn about children’s education, development and care? We’ll teach you the latest theory, philosophy and best practice. There are so many different approaches you can try. This is a chance to specialise in the development of young children between 0 – 7 years old. We’ll teach you how to give every child you work with the best possible ...Read More

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
46th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
83rd
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
61st

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Education

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Education graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Education graduate salary
£18,000

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Modules (Level 4)
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Modules (Level 6)

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Choose Exam type
A level
Grades / Points required

BBC - BBB

Details

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Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Sociology
34%
English Literature
26%
Psychology
23%
Media Studies
17%
English Language
15%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Rest of World
£9,250 per year
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Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Scotland Students from Scotland Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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14,750 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: The fee for 2023/24 entry is: £14750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
Students from International International Students
International Fees
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Latest Early Learning reviews

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Ana
09 Apr 21
Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
Overall I enjoyed experiencing uni life as I lived on campus and met good people. It also made me become more...
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SR
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08 Oct 19
Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
I am loving my university experience and enjoying each day of my stay here. There is a tonne of support and resources...
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( 3.9) 1,525 reviews
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University of Hertfordshire
CUG ranking
83rd
Student rating
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The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) creates skilled graduates ready for the modern workplace by delivering career-focused degrees. It collaborates with employers when designing courses and offers students up to date facilities, real-world experiences, preparing them for the careers and industries they’ll work in after graduation. Just 25 minutes north of London, students will find inspiring and engaging teaching, fantastic extra-curricular activities, and the tools to prepare them for the career of their dreams. Herts focuses on providing a learning community where students can get to know one another, draw on the experiences and expertise of academic staff and get personalised, impactful support.

Where you'll study

University of Hertfordshire

University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away
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Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate