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BA Early Childhood Studies with foundation year

University of Roehampton

Explore how learning develops and how educational settings respond to diverse needs. Connect educational ideas with observation, research and reflective practice.

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01

Is this for you?

For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
  • Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
  • Learning and Child DevelopmentFoundation
  • Education Policy and Professional EthicsFoundation
  • Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success
  • Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values
  • Studying Young Children
  • Researching Education in an Everyday World
  • Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice
  • Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?
  • Capstone Project
  • Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Design an object-sorting activity and explain how to adapt it to different stages of child development.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Learning and developmentEducational practiceInclusive education
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Early years teacher

Additional training or accreditation required

Support young children’s learning through planned activities and play.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000

How to get there: Complete the appropriate early-years teacher-training and EYTS/QTS route for the setting; a childhood or education award alone does not confer teacher status.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Primary school teacher

Additional training or accreditation required

Plan learning, teach the primary curriculum and support pupil development.

Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£45,939
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median

Median for SOC 2314: primary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Complete the appropriate teacher-training/QTS route and school placements; subject and age-range requirements apply, with additional SEND expertise for specialist teaching.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Special educational needs teacher

Additional training or accreditation required

Adapt teaching for pupils with additional educational needs.

Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£53,000

How to get there: Complete the appropriate teacher-training/QTS route and school placements; subject and age-range requirements apply, with additional SEND expertise for specialist teaching.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Teaching assistant

Related career

Supports teachers and pupils with classroom learning.

Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£26,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Special educational needs teaching assistant

Related career

Support pupils with additional learning and communication needs.

Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Nursery worker

Related career

Supports young children’s care, play and development.

Starting out
£16,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£24,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Nursery manager

Experience required

Leads an early-years setting, staff and quality of care.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Build substantial early-years experience and obtain the relevant early-years/management qualification; meet safeguarding, suitability and applicable Ofsted/provider registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Learning mentor

Related career

Help learners overcome barriers to participation and achievement.

Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Education welfare officer

Related career

Work with families and schools to improve attendance and pupil welfare.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Family support worker

Related career

Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Play therapist

Additional training or accreditation required

Use therapeutic play to help children express feelings and manage difficulties.

Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£53,000

How to get there: Complete profession-specific postgraduate practitioner training, supervised placements and the relevant BAPT/ADMP UK professional-registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess needs and support people facing social and safeguarding challenges.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete an approved qualifying social-work programme and register with Social Work England or the relevant UK regulator; related study alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Educational psychologist

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess learning and development and advise schools and families.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Requires BPS Graduate Basis eligibility (conversion if needed), accredited specialist postgraduate or doctoral training, supervised practice and HCPC registration; this award alone does not qualify.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Community education coordinator

Related career

Organise learning programmes for local communities.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health promotion specialist

Related career

Develop programmes that support healthier communities.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Training officer

Related career

Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

E-learning developer

Related career

Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Further education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach academic or vocational subjects in further education.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£47,000

How to get there: Build relevant subject or industry expertise and complete appropriate further-education teacher training; employers assess teaching experience and safeguarding.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach university students and contribute to academic research.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Headteacher

Experience required

Lead a school, its staff, educational standards and resources.

Starting out
£61,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£149,000

How to get there: Requires appropriate teaching status, substantial classroom experience and successful school leadership; this award alone does not qualify a new entrant.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 64 UCAS Points

English language

ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.

Interview or assessment

No Interview

Classes and attendance

2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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