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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Childhood course at University of Warwick.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Warwick. These students are taking Early Childhood or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | D |
| Communication Studies | D |
| English Literature | D |
| Film Studies | C |
| ICT | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what University of Warwick says about its Early Childhood course.
With our exciting BA(Hons) Early Childhood degree, you’ll develop the tools needed to nurture cognitive, social, and emotional growth during a time when your influence is most impactful. Through the development of your knowledge and expertise on the Degree, you'll literally shape the foundation of the next generation. The demand for skilled staff working with young children is rising globally as awareness of the importance of early childhood (pregnancy to 8 years) grows. As an advocate for young children and education, you’ll be contributing to broader societal goals like equity and accessibility. By achieving our BA(Hons) Early Childhood degree, you’re choosing to progress in a workforce that truly matters to present and future lives, offering you personal fulfilment, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
Key features of the Degree:
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Earn while you learn - this Degree is carefully designed to ensure that you can continue to earn through employment and study for your Degree.
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This Degree provides an excellent route into Teacher training. The Degree also provides excellent opportunities to explore a range of careers across education, social care and family support
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Become a specialist in one of the following areas: Special Educational Needs/ Teaching, Learning and Assessment/Leadership. Here, you'll receive an additional title on your Award, which reflects your specialism
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Opportunities to apply your learning directly to practice throughout the degree
Source: University of Warwick
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Location
Main Site | Coventry
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Early childhood studies
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Modules on this Degree have been informed and designed by our Academic team, employers and the early childhood workforce. Our modules reflect our committment to taking an evidence-based, research-informed approach to ensure that the highest quality and standards are maintained for young children.
- This degree programme is run by a dedicated team of experts in the field who have a wealth of experience in supporting students to flourish.
- Our module sessions are based upon fun, interactive and critical discussions and activities that ensure that you are supported in understanding and applying your learning to your own professional and personal contexts.
- Our teaching is based upon building trusting, authentic relationships with our students, that provide the foundations for you to confidently progress
How you will be assessed
Our Assessment Strategy prioritises inclusivity, authenticity and personalisation – meaning that we assess you in a variety of ways (no exams!) and that you have the flexibility to tailor the assessments to suit your own related passions and interests. You’ll see that we also foster your digital capabilities throughout the Degree, for instance through the creation of your own Podcasts and E-Portfolios.
Assessment modes include: portfolios, podcasts, training package design and delivery, essays, posters, proposals and a research project.
University of Warwick student reviews
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9 months ago
I received some decent support from the SU. However, the SU is too far aligned with the University and not independent enough as it ideally should be
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9 months ago
Impossible to partake in University life due to the University's failure to provide basic accessibility - I quite literally could not travel on campus
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9 months ago
A few places on campus were a tad expensive
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What support? Trying to access support was impossible - issues such as health conditions and bereavement took months for the most basic of support to be offered. I am a disabled student and it often felt like I was the first person they have ever had to accommodate for - the entire University syste...
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When I started at the Uni there were some nice facilities, however efforts to 'modernise' quieter areas have made them inaccessible
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Content was interesting but let down by the University's failure to provide reasonable adjustments which made learning impossible
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Warwick
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 Warwick students who took the Early Childhood course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
99%
high
Teaching on my course
99%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
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?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
98%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
91%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
94%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
84%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
96%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
98%
high
Student information
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