BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Bachelor's degree at London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at LMU. The university, founded in 2002, holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
About this course
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LMU, based in North. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Health and social care graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Creative Representation through PlayCore30 credits
Module details
This core module provides a basis for you to demonstrate a strong understanding of different types of play from a range of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives and also creative and representation development. You will understand the importance of play in supporting children's creativity. In the module, you will consider theories of play and how these may support you to relate to cross-cultural practice through exploring play-based roles that inspire creativity. You will have opportunities
- Emerging Professional IdentityCore15 credits
Module details
This module provides students with the opportunity to begin to explore their professional identity and development. Students will describe what it means to be a professional in Early Years and explore a range of professions related to early years as options for potential career pathways. They will identify current skills and areas for improvement to initiate a plan to develop the skills needed for future progression. They will reflect upon their strengths and skills, competencies and attributes
- Exploring Perspectives on Children's DevelopmentCore30 credits
Module details
This module is a core module that will explore the significance of child development from socio-cultural perspectives from birth to 6 years. The module will enable students to begin to develop observational skills and factors that influence children's development. The module is the foundation for understanding children's holistic development and for students progressing to the second year of their studies will form a good basis for them to explore disruptive social pedagogy.
- Rocking the CribCore15 credits
Module details
This module is a core module and you will explore working with children from birth to 3 years. This module will examine day care provision for children from birth to three years of age. At the beginning of the module, the importance developing positive relationships and its impact on social and emotional development, current social policy and legislation will be reviewed. It also addresses historical perspectives on day care provision. The diversity of current provision in England alongside a co
- Safeguarding, Health and WellbeingCore30 credits
Module details
This core module focuses on the well-being, safeguarding and protection needs of children ages 0-8. It looks at the social and legislative context and the role of a range of professionals and practitioners. It addresses a key aspect of professional knowledge within early years services and aims to make connections between work based and academic knowledge in relation to children's welfare needs.
Year 2 7 modules
- Challenging Inequalities, Social Policy and AdvocacyCore30 credits
Module details
In this module you will study the legal framework in relation to in/equalities, children's rights and advocacy. It considers the historical, political and the legislative contexts in relation to these issues. It explores writing and research on the construction of identity and difference in relation to; class, race, gender, culture/ religion / language / sexual orientation / age / dis/ability and special educational needs, and their implications for early childhood provision and practice.
- Consolidating Professional IdentityCore
- Disrupting Narratives: Social pedagogy in Early ChildhoodCore
- Oral stories and literacy
- Professional PlacementOptional
Module details
optional placement module in the second year with assessed practice (for those who meet the criteria) which means tutors will visit/ appraise you in professional settings. This appraisal is important for your licence to practise.
- Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion
- Sustainability in Early Childhood Communities
Year 3 4 modules
- Early Childhood Studies Project
Module details
independent project based on your early years practice experience, which will allow you to explore areas of your own professional interest.
- Establishing Professional Identity
- Leading Professional Practice
Module details
examine theories of leadership and management, and consider the impact of this on the quality of care and education provision.
- International Perspectives of Children and Childhood
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
London Met's BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies was among the first courses in the UK developed to train highly qualified childhood specialists. You'll usually begin with foundations in child development, safeguarding and person-centred practice, alongside placements in early years settings. Year 2 typically moves into more nuanced areas, assessing children's needs, working with families, and understanding developmental complexity, with continued practical experience. In your final year, you'll engage with evidence-based practice and often undertake specialist study, such as leadership, community work or supporting children with additional needs. Throughout, placements run alongside academic study to build your practical competence and understanding of real-world early childhood practice.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to study early childhood education and development. It welcomes students with A-level qualifications or equivalent; 65% of accepted students entered with these credentials. Part-time study allows you to balance learning with work or other commitments. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships. Check their funding pages for details.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is offered part-time at London Metropolitan University, a public university located in North London. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. The university is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body; it holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 65% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code X322). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £25,000 – £34,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £17,000 – £30,500 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £29,000 | £24,000 – £36,000 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 20% of published destinations
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Other Educational ProfessionalsSOC 2020 232 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,130
- Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsSOC 2020 323 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £20,261
- Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 70%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.0 out of 10: NSS 65.7% · in work or study 70% · continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London Metropolitan University
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around North
5,613 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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