Bachelor of Childhood Studies

Bachelor of Childhood Studies is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Early childhood; children, families and communities; education and development. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to early childhood, family/community and education-support roles.

Qualification level
Bachelor
Field
Education
Typical duration
Provider-specific
Study destinations
3
Partner offerings
5

Course overview

Why study Bachelor of Childhood Studies?

  • Early childhood
  • Children
  • Families and communities
  • Education and development.

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to early childhood, family/community and education-support roles.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Early childhood
  • Family/community and education-support roles

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Bachelor of Childhood Studies?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in United Kingdom

Grace partners offering this course

1 Grace partner option currently shown.

Explore United Kingdom

Canterbury Christ Church University

BA Early Childhood Studies

Campus
England
Duration
-
Intakes
September 2026 / September 2027 listing
International tuition
-
Provider registration
-

Destination context

Why study Child Studies in United Kingdom?

Large specialist university sector; many bachelors are 3 years and many taught masters are 1 year, although exact duration varies by programme.

Early childhood; children, families and communities; education and development

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in GBP

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Student visa
£558
Other government charge
£776
Official financial capacity reference
£10,539

Outside London: £1,171 × 9 months; London: £1,529 × 9 months = £13,761. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 per year for students; total depends on visa length

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

From outside the UK, earliest Student visa application is 6 months before course start; usual decision target is about 3 weeks.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Bachelor of Childhood Studies?
Bachelor of Childhood Studies is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Early childhood; children, families and communities; education and development. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to early childhood, family/community and education-support roles.
What will I learn?
Early childhood; children, families and communities; education and development
What careers can this course support?
Early childhood, family/community and education-support roles Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Duration is provider-specific and verified duration data is not currently available.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
5 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 3 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.

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