Early Childhood (T26) CertHE
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This certificate is relevant for anyone interested in young children’s learning and development, including practitioners working in early-years settings or those wanting a career working with children from birth to seven years. In this certificate, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will prepare you to engage with further study as a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors.
Key features of the course
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Develops your understanding of young children’s learning and development
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Focuses on young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings
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Includes national and international perspectives on early childhood
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Builds a solid foundation for further study
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 (T26) CertHE
| England UK | £6924 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £2208 | |
| Scotland | £2256 | |
| Wales | £2624 | |
| Ireland | £6648 | |
| EU | £6924 | |
| International | £6924 | |
| Channel Islands | £6924 |
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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About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
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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 (T26) CertHE The Open University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 2624 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.