Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Early Years graduates with a strong understanding of early childhood, theoretical concepts and practice are well placed to act as advocates for children. This is particularly important because the experiences and environment which makes up a child’s early years can have a lasting impact on their development. Therefore, it’s important children have the best possible start in life and our Early Childhood Education and Care course will equip you with the skills needed to ensure you can make a difference to last a lifetime. In the National Student Survey 2025, Childhood and Youth Studies is ranked top in Yorkshire for teaching on my course, assessment and feedback and organisation and management. Focusing on birth to seven years old, our course allows you to: Work placements form a key part of the course, with your placement giving you the chance to gain real, practical experience in a professional environment.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBC-BCC · or equivalent |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 104–112 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| BTEC | D*D* · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma; BTEC National Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above |
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English Language |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
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