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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years course at University of Greenwich.
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UCAS Tariff
104
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Greenwich. These students are taking Early Years or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Geography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X314
Here's what University of Greenwich says about its Early Years course.
A practical early years course with a work placement twice a week, as well as visits to forest schools/outdoor learning centres and the opportunity to graduate with Early Years Teacher Status.
If you are interested in working with Early Years children between 0-8 years, and would like to learn both at university and through a weekly real-world work placement, this course is ideal. This degree, which gives you the recognised qualification in the early years sector, allows you to gain a deep understanding of the sector, child development and multi-agency working.
You will begin your studies focussing on the importance of the child, their families and holistic development. With this solid foundation you will then explore the curriculum in detail with the opportunity of planning, implementing and evaluating activities and experiences for young children.
Alongside developing your academic skills, you will be challenged to explore some of the more topical issues dominating the sector and through this we hope you become confident in leading and advocating for the sector and the rights and participation of young children.
What you should know about this course:
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96% Student Satisfaction with 'Teaching on my course' (2025 National Student Survey).
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You will learn in a very practical and applied way, linking university teaching and learning to the real world environment.
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You will be on placement for two days per week for the entirety of the programme working directly with children.
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Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment.
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Taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames.
Source: University of Greenwich
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Early Years at University of Greenwich.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Education
Location
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus) | London
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Early years education
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,975 per year |
| International | £17,975 per year |
The modules you will study
All degree courses are made of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options.
Our website has full details of your degree structures. Module content, and how each is module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
How you will be assessed
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
University of Greenwich student reviews
Showing 123 reviews
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
GSU aren't very diverse. In the GSU elections, there were only 5 women out of 25 candidates. This is a huge issue
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
OK. Greenwich has a Spoons so thats cool but Avery Hill is a little bit farther and the greenwich bus service is free which is good but yeah
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
The course did not feel like it was worth the money. Neither did the accommodation really.
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
It was okay. Not the best, maybe the worst? The course definitely needs to improve. I regret studying here. Should've chose a better uni for speech therapy for sure.
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
Accommodation is okay -- can be noisy, unclean and campus isn't always safe. There have been a few incidents that have happened at this campus. (Avery Hill Campus)
2nd year
Speech and language therapy
1 year ago
This course is based at the Avery Hill Campus. Unfortunately I have had a very bad experience so far. Unfortunately, the course is consistently performing below expected student expectations.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Greenwich
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Greenwich students who took the Early Years course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
med
Academic support
97%
med
Academic support
97%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
93%
med
Organisation and management
93%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
96%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
95%
high
Student voice
95%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
93%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
97%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
97%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Greenwich. These students are taking Early Years or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Early Years at University of Greenwich.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Greenwich graduates who took Early Years - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Early Years.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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