About Early Childhood Studies in University of Roehampton

This degree will empower you with the knowledge and skills, confidence and resilience to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities.

You will develop an understanding of policy and practice, and learn to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in early childhood.

Looking at the intellectual, emotional, physical, social and cultural experiences of young children, you will learn about promoting understanding and respect for young children and their families.

The course takes a distinctive Froebelian approach to the study of early years, grounded in the following principles:

• A holistic focus on babies, young children, their families and the communities they are part of, making links with past, present and future
• The centrality of play and (outdoor) environments for wellbeing and learning
• Continued development of understanding of professionalism and professional reflection and action, linking theory, research and practice
• A commitment to recognising and responding to the individual experiences and understandings of children
• Inclusion and connectedness, and a commitment to social justice in the field of early childhood

In years two and three, you can choose to follow one of the five pathways, or pick modules from each, giving you a diverse knowledge of:

• Working with under 3s
• Working with 3-8 year olds
• Working with children and families
• Working for children and families
• Research

You will leave with a broad understanding of early childhood studies, and be well equipped to follow a career in many areas relating to children.

• Take up the option to go on a professional placement in year two.
• Access to our renowned Froebel Archive for Childhood Studies, containing rare books, toys and photographs.
• Focus your studies on one of five pathways.
• Roehampton is in the top three universities in London for graduate earnings in education (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2018 results, earnings one and five years after graduation).
• We now offer the opportunity for students to gain a certificate for Graduate Practitioner Competencies (level 6). 
• We are ranked as the top university in London for Education (Complete University Guide 2020).
• 91.8% of Roehampton Early Childhood Studies students are satisfied with the learning resources on the course (NSS 2019)

Higher Secondary academic qualifications (certificate and transcript), and a valid English language qualification, a personal statement and two references. Please note that English Language tests results are usually only accepted if they have been achieved in the last two years.

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University of Roehampton The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For all the probable candidates of the university hoping to get admission in the coming sessional term it is highly advisable to plan their financial budget in advance. Below mentioned is the cost of living for international students while studying in the UK enrolled in an undergraduate program at the institute.