Early Years BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

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**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.**This early years degree will give you an understanding of the core values of the early years workforce. You will study cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, and learn the importance of encouraging a childs development in partnership with their family.Our specialist facilities ...Read more


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.

This early years degree will give you an understanding of the core values of the early years workforce. You will study cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, and learn the importance of encouraging a child's development in partnership with their family.Our specialist facilities include a simulated early years nursery, so academic lessons are practical and realistic. You will be on placement twice a week in an early years setting and have the option to graduate with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).


What you should know about this course:

- If you are looking for a practical degree, our early years degree includes twice-weekly work placements working directly with children.- Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment.- The course provides the opportunity to graduate with a BA and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).- It is taught at the university's iconic Greenwich Campus.- Rated Good for our Early Years teaching (Ofsted, 2023).

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WUSCA ranking:
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28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
110th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Education graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 20

I love my time at Uni, the friends I have made as well as my progress so far as been amazing. this course have helped me to become and continue to be great in my current role as..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
31 Oct 19

I like my course a lot. Every lesson is interesting. All professors helpfull, friendly and supportive. I am happy that I chosen this university and this..Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

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Psychology
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£17,000 per year

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£17,000 per year

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