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Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 3, 1, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year BA on children's development, Inclusion and creative and therapeutic approaches, With placements.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Early Childhood Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year 1 covers social justice
- Inclusivity. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Careers working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
Curriculum
- Year 1 covers social justice
- Inclusivity
- Child and adolescent development and study skills. Year 2 deepens the subject and builds research skills in interviews
- Observation and questionnaires
- With optional modules from children's literature to therapeutic approaches. The final year applies and extends this knowledge
- With placements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer: UCAS Tariff 112 points (A level BBC)
- Contextual offer 88 points. European and international qualifications or a recognised foundation course are also considered
- Varies by course (e.g. Computer Science standard offer UCAS Tariff 112 points = A-level BBC
- IB 27
- BTEC DMM
- Contextual offer 88 points)
- GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C normally required.
Accepted academic background
A-levels, International Baccalaureate, A recognised foundation programme, Or equivalent qualification from the applicant's own country (see country list on the academic entry requirements page), Otherwise an Oxford Brookes foundation course.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online or through UCAS (institution code OXFD O66). Approved agents can help. Choose the correct sandwich (placement or year abroad) option on the form. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £27,789 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education, Humanities and Languages |
| Department | Early Childhood Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360,240,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 1, 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £27,789 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 110.