Success in this field demands a combination of creativity, empathy, logical thinking and extensive knowledge, coupled with the capacity to draw upon personal life experiences. Given the dynamic nature of this industry, this course emphasises the exploration of policies, procedures, exemplary approaches and hands-on learning to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of child development.
As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies which are considered full and relevant training by the UK Department for Education standards.
Why you should study this course
an opportunity to take part in invaluable practical placements2,5 (if taking the Graduate Practitioner route).
an additional option to work towards obtaining Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner status*
to undertake an investigation into a topic relating to early childhood enabling you to make informed recommendations for future policy, research and practice
to draw on your own personal experience and make links between your study at studies, your personal experience and your professional practice in the field of early childhood
to explore a range of international perspectives on early childhood, which you can apply to your own research area.
opportunities to engage with students at other international universities and industry experts through initiatives like our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project2.
opportunities to conduct critical research with our highly experienced staff.
For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Year 1:
Collaborative and Inclusive Relationships in Early Years Setting
Promoting Children’s Health, Wellbeing and Safety
The Child, the Family and the Community
Learning and Development Through Play
Year 1 ECDL Placement
Year 2:
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
Theoretical Perspectives on Child Development
Sustainability in the Early Years
Undertaking Research in the Early Years
Year 2 ECDL Placement
Final year:
International Perspective of Childhood
Effective Leadership and Management of an Early Years Environment
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity
Research Project
Year 3 ECDL Placement
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from a minimum of two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course options| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,575 fee (£1,900 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
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