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Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Bishop Grosseteste University

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Course info

UCAS CODE X32F

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a three-year undergraduate programme which introduces students to aspects of education, health and social care, with a specific focus on children from 0 – 8 years of age.The course offers graduates a range of employability opportunities with module content supporting students in developing a wide range of transferable skills, as well as providing a curriculum which enables students to develop their academic skills.Students who graduate from the programme ...Read More

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
129th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
80th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time Including Foundation Year
4 Years

Childhood and Youth Studies

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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

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

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
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A level
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We welcome a range of qualifications that meet this requirement, such as A Level. For direct entry, A minimum IELTS score of level 6 with a minimum of 5.5 across all sections. Students with a score of Level 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 across all sections, can gain entry to a course but will be required to take part in a programme of in-sessional support.

Tuition fees

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£6,935 per year
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£6,935 per year
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£6,935 per year
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£6,935 per year
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Northern Ireland Fees
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9,520 per year
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More info: The fee for 2023/24 entry is: £9,520. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
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Latest Children / Youth (Social Work) reviews

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Fiona
04 Oct 23
Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
The student support is excellent, there is always someone available to assist no matter what the issue. Communication...
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Rukhsaar
19 Jan 23
Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Good support from the university very helpful with academic work and teaching....
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Bishop Grosseteste University
CUG ranking
129th
Student rating
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( 4.3)

Based in the heart of Lincoln on a beautiful green campus, Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has been educating students for 160 years. BGU's story began in the 1860s as an Anglican teacher training college for women, which makes it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK. Now, the university offers a wide portfolio of exciting degree courses, and currently educates over 2,000 students in a wide range of subjects from undergraduate degree level to PhD, and much more in between. Bishop Grosseteste University offers a leading student experience in the UK, having placed first in the country for student support, accommodation and student halls and third place for career prospects according to the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Where you'll study

Bishop Grosseteste University

Bishop Grosseteste University Longdales Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3DY United Kingdom Nearest train station: Lincoln Central  0.7 miles away

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