Course Summary

Would you like a career working with children or their families? University Studies at West Suffolk College is offering you the opportunity to Study BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. This fascinating and stimulating course will provide you with the knowledge you need to start or develop your career within the Early Years. Early Childhood Studies is the study of children and childhood. The primary focus is children from birth to eight years, but it also includes covers conception through to the end of primary schooling. The degree takes a multi-disciplinary approach and offers a fascinating and stimulating course of academic study. This means it includes educational, health, welfare, psychological, sociological, legal, philosophical, political and economic perspectives. A holistic philosophy permeates the programme.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

A variety of assessment methods are used, including review papers, production of health promotion leaflets, essays, presentations, child observation and analysis, case study analysis, play activity planning and written reflective accounts. Students will also undertake a research dissertation at Level 6.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: G001

Institution code: W46

Campus Name: The STEM Innovation Centre (West Suffolk College)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants are expected to hold GCSE English at Grade 4/C or above

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) Grade 6 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students first language

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Books and materials – approximately £100 per year Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) - £44

Provider information

Out Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
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Suffolk
IP33 3RL

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