Early Childhood Studies
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Lancaster University
Course summary
The Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) in Early Childhood Studies is a new type of qualification available for students wishing to start a Higher Education qualification in September 2022. The course is validated by Lancaster University.
You will be able to complete this qualification in just one year of full-time study which makes it ideal if you are looking to start a new career sooner. If, at the end of the your year of full-time study, you wish to continue your Higher Education journey with us, you will be able to join the second year of our Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. This will enable you to achieve a Foundation Degree in two years of full-time study.
This is a new flexible type of qualification for students who may not be able to commit to three years of full-time academic study.
This course should appeal to you if you need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into Higher Education after a gap of study.
The programme is for anyone with an interest in children’s early years development, and those wanting a career working with children aged roughly between the ages of 0-8.
The degree prepares you for employment in the expanding early years sector and equips you with a range of transferable skills.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LX54
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- LX54
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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