BA Early Childhood Education and Care
About this course
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care, an education degree focused on early years learning, child development and professional practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Work placements form a key part of the course to provide professional experience in early years settings. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Theories and Strategies for Learning, Perspectives in Learning and Development, Professional Practice 1, and Contemporary Childhoods. Year two continues with Safeguarding Children and Young People, Professional Practice 2, Developing Language and Communication for Learning, and Autism, Neurodiversity and Inclusion. The final year involves independent research through Planning Your Final Year Project and the Final Year Project, alongside optional choices such as Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Education and Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education.
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, D D BTEC National Diploma or CACHE Diploma grade B relevant to working with children. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 40%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 78%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theories and Strategies for Learning
- Perspectives in Learning and Development
- Professional Practice 1
- Contemporary Childhoods
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Professional Practice 2
- Developing Language and Communication for Learning
- Autism, Neurodiversity and Inclusion
- Finding a Voice (Children and Young People)
- Planning Your Final Year Project
- Final Year Project
- Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Education
- Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Education and Care at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Education and Care at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Early Childhood Education and Care at University of Huddersfield?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Early Childhood Education and Care at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Education and Care at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.