BA Early Childhood Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, an early childhood studies degree focused on child development, educational policy, and professional practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course integrates practical placements across multiple years and culminates in a final-year Capstone Project, aligning with Graduate Practitioner Competencies. The course begins with a foundational introduction to learning, development, and professional ethics, alongside early modules such as Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only) and Education Policy and Professional Ethics. Year 1 builds on this through modules including Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success, Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World, Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values, and Studying Young Children. Year 2 advances into specialised themes via Communication, Language and Early Literacy, Researching Education in an Everyday World, Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND, and Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice. The final year consolidates professional identity and practice through Professionalism and Professional Identity: Advocacy and Young Children, Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?, Representations and Perceptions of Childhood, and Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts, alongside the independent Capstone Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: Career prospects are greatly enhanced by having GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above on this course.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Learning and Child Development
- Education Policy and Professional Ethics
- Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success
- Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World
- Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values
- Studying Young Children
- Communication, Language and Early Literacy
- Researching Education in an Everyday World
- Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND
- Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice
- Professionalism and Professional Identity: Advocacy and Young Children
- Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?
- Capstone Project
- Representations and Perceptions of Childhood
- Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton?
95% 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 Studies at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.