BA (Hons) Early Years Education with Foundation Year

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 48 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 55

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 13,250

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-02
2023-08-20

Program Description

Why study at UWL? 
  • University of the Year for Student Experience - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
  • University of the Year for Teaching Quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
  • Number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction, student voice and academic support (National Student Survey 2022**)
Why study this course?
Our Early Years course prepares you to become a knowledgeable, research-informed and conscientious educational professional working with young learners.On this course you will:
  • be introduced to historical and contemporary constructions of childhood, investigate theories of child development and develop an underpinning knowledge of play-based approaches
  • examine different theoretical and practice-based perspectives such as learning through play and the relationship between attachment behaviours and brain development
  • consider the different domains of learning and development, including personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development and literacy skills
  • have the opportunity to think about the characteristics of effective learning and the ways in which they support children to flourish and become lifelong learners.
Additionally, you will gain valuable experience through placement opportunities whilst applying academic learning to practice. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to carry out primary research which can lead to published work.A multi-disciplinary and experienced academic team who will support you throughout to reach your full potential and consider successful careers in education, health and social care.This course is guided by current policy and legislation including the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2012), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The University of West London is a member of the  Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN).Foundation YearThe foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.