BA Applied Education with Early Years (Online)
About this course
BA (Hons) Applied Education with Early Years (Online) covers childhood development through educational practice and critical inquiry. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes an Independent Research Project completed in collaboration with an external organisation, and a Montessori Educational Setting practice module exploring literacy-rich learning environments.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 96 UCAS points (standard offer), or 64 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects. Must have a relevant subject such as Sociology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Media Studies, History, Anthropology. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual) in a relevant subject BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual) in a relevant subject Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject T Levels in a relevant subject International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 45%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 82%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1
- Exploring Social Worlds
- Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity
- Emerging Research Communities
- Practice module Part 1
- Practice module Part 2
- Exploring Social Worlds
- Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity
- Emerging Research Communities
- Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1
- Practice module Part 1
- Practice module Part 2
- Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2
- Identity and Social Justice
- Building Research Communities
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Practice module 3
- Practice module 4
- Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3
- Critical and Global Perspectives on Education
- Practice module 5 Montessori Educational Setting
- Practice module 6
- Independent Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London 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 Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Applied Education with Early Years (Online) at University of East London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.