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Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
London Metropolitan University
- London, 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 (2 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
- a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification
- Eg CACHE Diploma); English Language GCSE at grade C/ grade 4 or above (or equivalent); We recommend that you have GCSE Maths at grade C or above
- Or an equivalent qualification such as functional skills
- However this is not an essential requirement for entry to the programme
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualification (two or three A levels or equivalent, IB Diploma, BTEC, Access course) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification set per country on the country-specific pages; GCSE English (and Maths where required) grade C/4 or equivalent; Top-up courses need 240 credits from an HND, Foundation degree or equivalent international qualification (or years 1-2 of a degree) in a relevant subject
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge Duolingo 105
- Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences and Professions |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60,240,360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
251 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 1, 4 years.
The next deadline is 23 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge Duolingo 105, Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking.

