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Early Childhood Studies

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Lincoln Bishop University is a three-year undergraduate programme that explores education and health and social care, focusing specifically on children aged 0 to 8. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the early years sector, preparing you for a variety of roles working with young children.

Throughout the programme, you will study modules that help you develop a wide range of transferable skills, alongside building your academic abilities. The curriculum is carefully structured to support your personal and professional growth, ensuring you are ready to meet the demands of the workplace.

Graduates from this course are awarded a full and relevant degree, recognised for its quality and relevance in the early childhood sector. This qualification enhances your employability, enabling you to take on roles in early childhood settings and contribute as part of the adult-to-child ratio, opening up rewarding opportunities in education, health and social care.

Modules

Assessment method

Assessment in Early Childhood Studies at Lincoln Bishop University is designed to recognise and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students. A variety of assessment strategies are used to support your learning and development. At the end of each module, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the key objectives through a range of methods.

These include producing portfolios, presentations and displays, as well as written essays, discussions, debates and multimedia projects. Assessments are structured not only to measure your knowledge and understanding but also to help you develop transferable skills that will support your transition into the early years workforce. This approach ensures you are well prepared for both further study and professional practice.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
X311
Institution code:
B38
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC-BCC

UCAS Tariff
96-104

You will normally need 96-104 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four advanced level qualifications). We accept all qualifications listed on the UCAS tariff, including T levels.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

T Level
P

You will also need GCSE English Language/Literature and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: If you’ve recently completed or studied modules as part of a previous qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Entry to all years except Year 1 will require APL. Once you have submitted an application for the programme, you will need to complete the relevant paperwork for APL as well. To obtain the necessary forms needed for the APL process, please contact our Quality Office via email at qualityoffice@lincolnbishop.ac.uk or via telephone on 01522 563803.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Everyone, regardless of background, should have access to an excellent university education. That’s why we’re proud to offer a contextual admissions process, enabling us to make flexible offers that consider your background, achievements, challenges and personal circumstances. We can now make achievable offers to those who have faced disadvantages in their lives by reducing the UCAS tariff points required for undergraduate courses.

Learn more on the Lincoln Bishop University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790
International£14380

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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