Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood

University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 17,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2026

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 36,700 +

Int. Students: 6,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood

Program Overview

 Study our Early Childhood degree and you'll understand the philosophical, social and psychological context of young children's learning and development. You'll graduate ready to work with, and on behalf of, young children early years settings, family support, policy and the wider workforce. 

Why study early childhood?

Recent research has established the importance and quality of learning from birth. Now is a really important time to consider how children explore their world.

This Early Childhood degree considers ideas that are central for children's lives and their education, as well as the wider world. This means graduates in early childhood are sought after for a wide range of employment opportunities.

Why UWE Bristol?

Our intellectually demanding BA(Hons) Early Childhood allows you to focus on the areas that interest you most.

You'll examine issues around children's place in society, education, special educational needs, children's learning and development, language and reasoning and environments for children.

Exploring issues affecting children between birth and eight years old, you'll link theory to practice, and understand social, psychological and philosophical factors in children's lives, learning and development.

Undertaking work-related experience is a central aspect of the degree. You'll spend time in early childhood settings in each year of the course.

Develop key communication, research, interpersonal and critical thinking skills, including learning to work effectively with others, organise information and ideas, and present your ideas clearly and confidently. Learn to reflect on your own and others' practice.