BA Early Childhood Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on early childhood studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a placement at Level 5 and a final-year dissertation, with modules designed to meet the Department for Education's early years educator requirements.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed above but have relevant work experience, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. You also need GCSE English (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent. If you do not meet this requirement, find out more about our free English course .
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Education
- The Philosophy of Inclusion
- Facilitating learning: How children and young people learn
- Understanding the Rights of Children in Early Education
- Promoting the Development of Children and Young People
- Building Positive Learning Communities
- Using play to support learning and development in the early years
- Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years
- Children, Culture and Society
- Research in Practice
- Preparing for Professional Practice in Early Years Education
- Professional Practice in Early Years Education
- Evidenced Based Practice
- Policy and Practice for Early Childhood
- Leadership to Support Children, Families and Practitioners
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Inclusion in Practice
- Children, Food and Environment
- Dissertation in Childhood Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £28,500. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at University of West London do next?
75% 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 West London?
96% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Studies at University of West London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.