Early Childhood Education and Care

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Education

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,500

About this course

Early years professionals play a crucial role in shaping young minds working in areas including childcare, support services, children’s centres and healthcare.

Our Early Childhood Education and Care degree will build your knowledge and skills to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career.

You'll study child development, sociology, psychology, health and social policy, and explore education, the roles of family and wider institutions and more.

Two placements, visiting experts, field trips and observational visits to different early years settings, will develop your experience and understanding of the sector to ensure you are work-ready.

Top reasons to choose this course

  • 2nd in the UK for education courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.

  • 100% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes survey.

  • Two placement opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience.

  • Observational study visits to support your understanding of the sector.

  • Learn from a team of early years experts and visiting guest lecturers.

  • Specialist curriculum centre with 30,000 specialist resources to enhance your learning.

  • Successful completion of the degree will lead to you being counted as a level 3 early years practitioner.

  • Guaranteed interview to our postgraduate teaching courses if you wish to pursue a career in teaching.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers
    6113 Educational support assistants
    2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,500

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    University of Brighton

    Brighton

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