Early Childhood (Q89) BA (Hons)
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
If you currently work with children from birth to seven years, or are looking to learn more about young children’s lives and experiences, this degree could be of interest to you. You’ll investigate early childhood from national and international perspectives with a focus on the central importance of children’s voices and the participatory nature of young children’s experiences. You’ll also gain an understanding of early childhood in diverse social, cultural and multi-disciplinary contexts.
Key features of the course
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Professionally and vocationally relevant across many early childhood contexts
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Takes a holistic approach to understanding early childhood from a range of perspectives
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Covers young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings
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Encourages critical understanding and reflection on contemporary issues and debates in early childhood
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
Costs
Tuition Fees Early Childhood (Q89) BA (Hons)
| EU | £20772 | |
|---|---|---|
| International | £20772 | |
| England UK | £20772 | |
| Channel Islands | £20772 | |
| Northern Ireland | £6624 | |
| Scotland | £6768 | |
| Wales | £7872 | |
| Ireland | £19944 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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Student composition of The Open University
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Total number of students enrolled at The Open University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 79920
- postgraduates:
- 3260
- Total:
- 83180
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FAQ about Early Childhood (Q89) BA (Hons) The Open University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 20772 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- If you are interested in online courses go to our list of all online degree programmes to study Early Childhood Studies.