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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Wrexham University. Accredited by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, it combines core theory, research methods, and applied practice through specialist options and an independent project, underpinned by professional skills development.
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About this course
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Wrexham University. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Education graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Education & Teaching, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 5 modules
- Play and Outdoor LearningCore
Module details
This module will introduce you to the importance of play in children's lives, learning and development. You will explore the value of moving learning outdoors and how this is represented in the early years curriculum. You will make the link between play and being outdoors and examine how practitioners can support the holistic needs of young children.
- Contemporary Debates in Childhood and EducationCore
Module details
In this module, you will explore the different and varied influences that society and the environment has on childhood and education. Topics could include mental health, technology, sustainability, race, gender and poverty.
- Psychology of ChildhoodCore
Module details
In this module you will develop a psychological understanding of child development and consider how adults can influence the way children think, feel, and interact with the world around them.
- Professional Practice for Childhood and EducationCore40 credits
Module details
This module will prepare you for placement by exploring the expectations, conduct and attitudes required in the workplace. You will cover health and safety, safeguarding and the ethics of working with children. You will also start to consider your own future career goals. During this module you will experience a 6 week placement in practice.
- Skills for Study and EmployabilityCore
Module details
This module is all about building study and employability skills. You will be guided to explore your current skills and to develop these further to enhance your learning journey and future career outcomes. This module will also help you to develop digital technology skills to use in your studies and in employment.
Level 5 4 modules
- Speech and Language Development in Early ChildhoodCore
Module details
In this module, you will explore the theories of language acquisition and how this applies to language development in young children. You will consider the importance of meaningful interaction and the role of the practitioner in supporting children with a range of speech and language needs.
- Social Action – Supporting Children and Families in SocietyCore
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In this module, you will explore informal education and the role that society can play in supporting children and families within their communities. You will discover what it means to be a volunteer and the benefits you may gain from this. You will be introduced to a range of voluntary organisations including the Children's University and HomeStart (amongst others) and encouraged to explore their purpose and the activities/services they provide.
- Children's Rights and the LawCore
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This module will support you to understand the legal framework underpinning children's rights and the complexities of supporting children's rights in practice. You will consider how children's rights are expressed within law and policy, the critical debates around the UNCRC and the variety of ways children's rights can be supported by those responsible for the care and education of children in society.
- Practice Informed ResearchCore60 credits
Module details
In this module, you will explore the meaning and purpose of practice informed research before choosing an authentic topic to research on placement. This is the start of your research journey and by the end of your 8 week placement you will have obtained ethical approval and collected your research data using primary research tools ready to write your dissertation at level 6.
Level 6 4 modules
- Critical Perspectives of Health and WellbeingCore
Module details
In this module, you will develop a critical understanding of health and wellbeing and its relevance to young children and families. You will analyse the key national policies and initiatives used to promote health and well-being and the pivotal role that professionals working with young children can play.
- Exploring Expressive ArtsCore
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This module will help you to understand the role of the expressive arts in education and childhood. You will explore a range of expressive arts analysing their connection to cultural and historic contexts and their role in promoting social justice and equality for all children. There will be opportunities for hands on practical learning.
- Leadership and Professional DevelopmentCore40 credits
Module details
In this module, you will explore the role of leadership in practice and shadow a practitioner with leadership responsibility in your level 6 placement. You will also start to consider your own professional development as you prepare to enter employment or further study.
- DissertationCore
Module details
This module supports you to engage in an extended piece of academic writing. Based on the primary research data you gathered at level 5 you will write a research dissertation which foregrounds your own unique voice as a researcher.
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
You'll study how children learn and develop, from the foundations of education and child development through to classroom practice and assessment. A course like this typically moves from core modules in your first year, covering how learning happens and how schools are organised, to early school placements where you observe and support teaching. In year two, you'll focus on curriculum planning, pedagogy and supporting learners with different needs. By year three, you'll deepen your knowledge of behaviour, assessment and professional standards, choose specialist options such as early years, SEND and inclusion, or education policy, and undertake a final placement with assessment against the Teachers' Standards. School placements run throughout, building from observation to sustained classroom practice with increasing responsibility.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're drawn to working with young children and have a genuine interest in understanding how they develop and learn. You'll thrive if you enjoy combining practical experience with academic study, reflecting on what you see in nurseries or schools and connecting it to wider theory. An ability to communicate clearly with children, families, and colleagues, and to engage thoughtfully with research and evidence, will serve you well. Part-time study works for those balancing childcare work or other commitments with degree-level learning.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Education & Teaching graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 70% in highly skilled roles or pursuing further qualifications. Starting salaries for Education & Teaching graduates typically fall between £22,000 and £30,000 annually, rising to between £21,250 and £30,000 after five years. These are national graduate outcomes figures; your own pathway will depend on your experience, location, and the opportunities you pursue.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is taught at Wrexham University, a university located in Wrexham. The course is delivered part-time in English. As a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body qualification, your degree will be nationally recognised. Wrexham University is. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; check the institution's funding pages for details.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry96-112 typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 96-112. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Wrexham University's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
UCAS codeBAECquote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code BAEC). 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Wrexham University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Internationalset by the university
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Wrexham University →If you normally live in Wales
Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Wrexham University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
nursing and healthcare students eligible to work in Wales
Check eligibility →National funding for this subject
- Teacher-training bursaries: Postgraduate bursaries and scholarships are available for selected shortage subjects. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Education & Teaching 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 | £24,000 | £18,500 – £25,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £18,500 | £14,000 – £24,000 | 40 |
| 5 years after | £21,000 | £14,500 – £25,000 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in education & teaching · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Education & Teaching nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£24,000
£22,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£18,500
£17,850 – £25,200After 5 years LEO
£21,000
£21,250 – £30,000national rangethis course’s medianaxis £16,500 – £31,000
National figures for Education & Teaching 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.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Education & Teaching courses at the same study level.
This course £21,000Peer median £25,000Middle 50% £22,500–£30,000
16th percentile
Compared with 515 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Education & Teaching graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Education & Teaching courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes70%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Education & Teaching 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
- Schools & academy trusts
- Local authorities
- Education charities
- Tutoring providers
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Education & Teaching graduates.
Education SEN MentorMacIntyreEducation Recruitment ConsultantAcademicsEducation Delivery Consultant - Fast Paced, Dynamic Organisation - WorcestershireAP EducationEducation Trustee - Lead Youth Careers & Outdoor LearningRacing to SchoolEducation Recruitment Consultant - Build Futures & Earn UncappedProtocol EducationEducation Recruitment Consultant: Grow Your Desk & ImpactEducation AssetsLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Wrexham University
All students8,560
International22.9%
Aged 25+65.3%
Education and teaching across the UK
Students109,885
Aged 25+51.8%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Wrexham University, Wrexham
1,151 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 400Shoplifting 217Anti Social Behaviour 203Criminal Damage Arson 95Public Order 79
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to Wrexham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Wrexham University; 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 Wrexham University’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 Wrexham University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Wrexham University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Education graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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