Early Childhood Development and Learning BA (Hons)

Undergraduate

Gain the knowledge and insights to prepare for a rewarding future supporting young children's learning and development.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2026-27 2027-28

Location

CU Coventry (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

UCAS codes

X300

Start date

September 2027

How to apply

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Course overview

Explore how early experiences shape children’s learning, relationships, wellbeing and sense of the world.

Early childhood is a vital stage in a child’s development. This course helps you explore how children grow, learn through play and develop within families, communities and wider social contexts.

You’ll study areas such as child development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, inclusive practice, pedagogy, sustainability, leadership and international perspectives. You’ll also explore how research, policy and professional practice shape early childhood education and care.

Practical and reflective learning is built into the course. You'll have opportunities to develop skills in communication, research, critical thinking and professional reflection, helping you connect theory with the needs and experiences of young children, families and early years settings.

Why you should study this course

Focus on children’s early development
Explore how children grow, learn and develop from birth to age eight, and consider the factors that can shape their early experiences.
Understand learning through play
Examine how play can support children’s curiosity, confidence, communication, movement, problem-solving and understanding of the world.
Build knowledge for inclusive early years practice
Develop your understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, family life, equality, diversity and inclusive relationships in early years contexts.
Connect theory with practice
Choose optional placement modules if you want to work towards the ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies and apply your learning in suitable childcare settings.
Enhance your professional skill set
We provide optional, university-funded Paediatric First Aid (PFA) training delivered directly on campus outside your timetabled modules, providing an additional qualification that may be useful when undertaking placements or seeking opportunities in early years settings.
Explore childhood in a wider context
Consider how early childhood, education, policy and children’s rights are understood across different social, cultural and international contexts.
Develop research and reflection skills
Build your ability to examine evidence, reflect on practice and investigate topics linked to childhood development and learning.
Prepare for future roles
Develop knowledge and transferable skills that can support roles or further study linked to early years, childhood, education, family support, children’s services or related areas.
Study one module at a time
Focus on one 30-credit module over a six-week block with no end-of-year exams. This approach uses practical, exam-free assessments to build your knowledge step by step with regular feedback.

Graduate Practioner Competetencies

You can choose to work towards the ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies alongside your academic study. These competencies provide a recognised framework for developing and evidencing professional skills, knowledge and behaviours in early years practice.

Find out more

This route is optional. To achieve the ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies, you will need to complete the required placement activity across the optional zero-credit placement^2,5 modules and meet the relevant assessed competencies. This includes completing approximately 80 days, or 400 hours, in a suitable childcare setting across the three placement modules.

You may source your own placement. We also have links with settings across Coventry and Warwickshire and can provide support in identifying potential placement opportunities, which are subject to availability and suitability requirements.

Each setting must be assessed as suitable and meet ECSDN requirements. A tutor will visit you during your placements to assess your practice against the Graduate Practitioner Competency standards.

Choosing not to take this route or not completing the required placement activity and assessed competencies means you will not achieve the ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies.

Learn about CU Coventry's Angela Bonehill and how she get into Early Childhood Development and Learning.

What you'll study

Modules

Communication and Inclusivity within the Early Childhood – 30 credits

Effective communication and inclusive practice are central to building supportive relationships in early years settings. In this module, you examine the core values and principles that support collaborative relationships between early years educators, children, families, carers and other professionals. Successful interactions have effective communication at the heart of practice, as this enables positive relationships to form and flourish between early years educators, children, their families and carers, and other agencies involved in children’s wellbeing. You will examine the importance of promoting inclusion for all children and their families by exploring equality and diversity, inclusion and a range of anti-discriminatory strategies in current practice with young children. This includes exploring equality, diversity and children’s developmental milestones.

Compulsory

Learning and Development through Play – 30 credits

Play has a significant role in children’s learning, development and understanding of the world around them. In this module, you explore the role of play within historical, social and cultural contexts, and assess its importance in children’s learning and development. Play is one of the ways children develop and learn. Children engage in play of their own free will, and through play they can learn how to talk, think and reason. Play can support fine and gross motor skills, personal identity, self-esteem and children’s development towards self-reliance. You will consider how children’s development can be assessed through play, as play can be used to observe a range of development and behaviour. The early years practitioner is instrumental in providing play opportunities for children and therefore needs to understand its importance and the range of influences that can support appropriate experiences for children.

Compulsory

Promoting Children’s Health, Wellbeing and Safety – 30 credits

Children’s health, wellbeing and safety are central to early years practice. In this module, you explore key concepts surrounding safeguarding, adverse childhood experiences, resilience and wellbeing in the early years. Other concepts include evidence-based neurobiological development, nurturing behaviours, healthy lifestyles and fostering responsiveness to children’s self-esteem and confidence. You will also consider how external and internal influences can affect the ability of children and young people to reach their potential. Finally, you will explore contemporary documents, including early years and safeguarding frameworks, and how they might be used to identify a child at risk of abuse or neglect.

Compulsory

The Child, the Family and the Community – 30 credits

Children’s lives are shaped by their families, communities and wider social contexts. Historically, the family has been viewed as the building block of society, but today the family unit has changed, and this has had a direct impact on the child. The reasons for these changes are many and varied, and include changing economic conditions, blended families and the link between home learning and education in the first five years of a child’s life. Strong families can be central to children being healthy, happy and well-adjusted, and can provide basic values and moral codes for the developing child. This module examines changes that take place in the lives of children. You will explore socio-economic status, home learning environments, family construction, parenting styles and the impact of cultural heritage.

Compulsory

Year 1 ECDL Placement Module - 0 credits

This optional, non-credit-bearing module^2,5 sits alongside your taught modules. If you choose this module, you will begin to develop ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies through placement activity, demonstrating emerging knowledge, reflective skills, professional behaviours and understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and communication within early years practice.

You will need to complete approximately 25 days in a childcare setting outside standard teaching contact hours, working towards a total of approximately 80 days, or 400 hours, over the three zero-credit placement modules.

You can source your own placement. We also have links with settings across Coventry and Warwickshire if you need support finding a placement, but placement opportunities depend on setting availability and suitability. Each setting will be assessed for suitability to make sure it meets ECSDN requirements. A tutor will visit you during your placement to assess your practice against the Graduate Practitioner Competency standards.

Optional

Modules

Early Years Pedagogy and Practice – 30 credits

Early years curricula play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development. In this module, you examine approaches to the early childhood curriculum and how these relate to a range of theories of learning and pedagogical approaches and practices. Recent years have seen increased attention to early childhood education worldwide, and you will consider how this is reflected in government policies and ideologies.

Since 2008, it has been a statutory requirement for all schools and early years providers in England to embed the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum into practice, followed by compulsory schooling governed by the National Curriculum. You will assess the value of different curricular and pedagogical approaches in promoting children’s learning and development and gain appropriate subject and pedagogical knowledge. You will reflect on how this can be used to support planning, teaching and assessing children’s learning throughout the early years.

Compulsory

Sustainability in the Early Years – 30 credits

Sustainability is an important consideration in early years education, particularly amid rising consumption and dwindling resources. In this module, you look at early years education for sustainable development, both as an active citizen and as an educator. You should develop your conceptual knowledge of nature, the environment and sustainability in relation to early years contexts and theories. You will also consider future early years education, conduct enquiries in social settings and work within ethical frameworks when researching issues related to education for sustainable development.

Sustainability affects society at many levels. During the module, you will draw on literary, philosophical and scientific approaches to explore the relationship between education and nature. By bringing sustainability into the early years forum, you will consider how early years education can contribute to environmental sustainability locally and globally.

Compulsory

Theoretical Perspectives on Child Development – 30 credits

Understanding how children and young people learn, behave and develop is central to early years practice. In this module, you explore key theoretical perspectives on child development. Child development is rooted in developmental theories that explain children’s social, cognitive, and biological development. Developmental theories often describe children as developing holistically through a series of defined stages, although each individual responds and behaves uniquely. Psychologists and scientists present various theories for an individual’s behaviour, each with its own merits and limitations. These theories offer accounts of the influences on development and offer justifications for appropriate child-rearing and educational practices. You will evaluate different perspectives, examine theories and explore an area of particular interest by linking theory to practice.

Compulsory

Undertaking Research in the Early Years – 30 credits

Research underpins evidence-informed practice in the early years. In this module, you explore how research is undertaken and develop your skills in critiquing research papers. You will develop your understanding of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches to research. You will consider how these can be used to develop understanding and practice when working with children and families in the early years. You will also explore the importance of ethics when undertaking research. You will develop a proposal for a research project in an area relevant to those working in the early years.

Compulsory

Year 2 ECDL Placement Module – 0 credits

This optional, non-credit-bearing module^2,5 sits alongside your taught modules. If you choose this module, you will further develop ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies through placement activity, demonstrating increasing independence in the application of knowledge, reflective practice and professional behaviours.

You should develop your ability to apply theory and research to practice, engage in more critical reflection, and demonstrate growing confidence in communication, safeguarding, inclusion and collaborative working within early years contexts.

You will need to complete approximately 30 days in a childcare setting outside standard teaching contact hours, working towards a total of approximately 80 days, or 400 hours, over the three zero-credit placement modules.

Optional

To help you explore a potential career path and apply your learning in a professional setting, you may be able to undertake a work placement² between your second and final years of study. Work placements can help you gain practical experience, develop transferable skills and gain insight into the type of work you may want to do in the future.

Placements are optional and are not guaranteed. You will need to apply for opportunities, and each placement must be approved before it can count towards your placement year. Employers or host organisations make the final selection decisions, and you may need to meet academic, conduct, right-to-work, visa or other eligibility requirements.

Key opportunities

Complete an approved work placement: apply for practical experience related to your course and career ambitions, typically lasting at least 26 weeks.
Reflect on professional development: recognise and document the skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your time in industry.
Broaden your global perspective: where available, you may be able to apply for an international work or study opportunity. These opportunities may depend on availability, academic approval, eligibility, visa and travel requirements, and additional costs.

This optional year is non-credit-bearing. If you successfully complete it, your experience will be formally recognised on your final degree certificate.

If you are sponsored by the University and choose to apply for an international work placement, you must comply with UKVI immigration regulations. You can contact us for guidance before making arrangements.

Modules

Effective Leadership and Management of Early Years – 30 credits

Effective leadership and management are important in supporting quality practice, partnership working and professional development in early years settings. This module supports the development of advanced professional skills and academic knowledge relevant to a graduate working in the early years sector, particularly in leadership and partnership working. It focuses on the early years practitioner as a team member in the workplace and beyond. Management and leadership in these settings require a wide range of skills and knowledge that operate within policy, professional, organisational and cultural contexts. You will examine the specific nature of leadership and management within a theoretical context to help you understand the challenges and opportunities involved in leading and supporting others in practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage, while exploring issues associated with the changing early years workforce.

Compulsory

Inclusion, Equality and Diversity – 30 credits

Inclusive, rights-based practice is central to supporting children and families in the early years. This module examines the concepts of inclusion, equality and diversity with reference to the experiences of some children in early years settings. You may debate topics such as poverty, gender or ethnicity. You will consider how different theoretical ideas and approaches can promote social justice and rights-based practice when working with children. Building on your understanding of inclusive practice, you should develop your critical thinking skills within the early years setting as you examine and critique recent significant legislation and policy initiatives, reports and research relating to children, including debates on equality and inclusion. You should develop awareness of issues relating to inclusion, equality and diversity, and the role played by the practitioner in promoting understanding and respect. You will also have opportunities to reflect on and evaluate your own values and beliefs, how these might affect your practice, and the importance of representation in early years education.

Compulsory

International Perspectives of Childhood – 30 credits

Ideas about early childhood can vary across countries, policies and cultural contexts. This module focuses on the concept of early childhood from an international perspective. It adopts a comprehensive approach to examining policy and programmes for the child, with the active participation of their parents, caregivers and the community. As a socially constructed concept, early childhood reflects a wide diversity of practice across countries. Although the lives of children around the world can be different in developed and developing countries, there are similar considerations in patterns of policy development. The module considers how, despite children’s rights frameworks and an emphasis on policy, some children globally may not experience a safe, healthy or nurturing childhood. By adopting a critical approach, you will consider issues regarding the effectiveness of policy and practice for children and families around the world.

Compulsory

Research Project – 30 credits

Independent research allows you to explore an aspect of childhood development and learning in depth, while linking theory and practice. In this module, you undertake a sustained, in-depth research exploration and demonstrate your ability to use research and enquiry skills to collect, analyse and interpret relevant literature and information. You will identify a focus for a research project within an aspect of childhood development and learning. As a result of your investigation, you will produce a comprehensive and analytical report demonstrating appropriate research skills. The experience developed in this course should allow you to take ownership of building a project that supports your development as an informed early years practitioner.

Compulsory

Year 3 ECDL Placement Module – 0 credits

This optional, non-credit-bearing module^2,5 sits alongside your taught modules. If you choose this module, you will demonstrate your ability to independently apply and critically evaluate ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies within professional practice. You should evidence a high level of autonomy, integrating theory, research and practice to inform decision-making within complex early years contexts.

You will need to complete approximately 25 days in a childcare setting outside standard teaching contact hours, completing a total of approximately 80 days, or 400 hours, over the three zero-credit placement modules.

Optional

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures: explore key ideas, theories, policy and research linked to early childhood development, learning and care
seminars: take part in discussion and debate to deepen your understanding of children’s experiences, early years practice and wider social issues
tutorials: receive guidance to support your academic development, research skills and understanding of module topics
presentations: develop your confidence in communicating ideas clearly to different audiences
group projects: build teamwork and collaboration skills while exploring early years topics, case studies and practice-based scenarios
workshops: apply your learning through practical tasks, reflective activities and problem-solving exercises
simulation activities: explore early years scenarios in a supported learning environment, helping you consider professional responses to practice situations
online learning: access digital resources to support independent study, preparation and consolidation of key topics
placement-based learning and reflection: apply academic theory in early years settings and reflect on your practice to support your professional development
practical activities: take part in hands-on and collaborative tasks that connect theory with early childhood development, learning and care.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 10 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

Assessment methods may include:

essays
coursework
reports
projects
group work
presentations
individual assignments
portfolios
observations
time-constrained assessments
applied learning tasks.

Assessment for the optional ECDL placement modules includes:

observations
portfolio
discussions
APL of coursework (applied learning).

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures fair assessment and supports student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Development and Learning degree is your first step to a successful and worthwhile future. It aims to provide theoretical and practical learning modules that underpin knowledge and understanding of concepts of early years, education and teaching, and are relevant to both current practice in early years and the changing context of the sector.
Angela Bonehill, Course Leader, 2026

Two women training for childhood learning and development

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

104 UCAS tariff points. GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification. Overall grade of Merit in the T Level qualification in any subject.

Students will be subject to satisfactory health clearance and enhanced criminal record disclosure. Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section.⁵

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

Students will be subject to satisfactory health clearance and enhanced criminal record disclosure. Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section.⁵

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year	Not available
EU	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year with EU Support Bursary 2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £15,500 per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £15,500 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Fees and Funding page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the table above for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above RPI.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

All our facilities are located at Mile Lane, where the building has been designed to support collaboration, creativity and independent study. You can use the library, open-access IT suites and laptop loan scheme to help you study on campus or around your own schedule. 

The library offers a silent study area and access to an extensive collection of eBooks and online learning resources. Teaching spaces feature large screens to support interactive learning. Between classes, you can relax in indoor and outdoor social spaces, grab a coffee in the café, or speak to our student support and careers advice teams.

When available, you can also make the most of the facilities at the main Coventry University campus.

You’ll use facilities through timetabled teaching, practical activities and relevant independent study. Access may vary by module, activity, capacity, supervision or safety requirements. Access may change or be limited where the University needs to follow public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Working with young children can involve supporting their learning, development and wellbeing during an important stage of life. This course can support your next steps towards roles working with children, families and communities across early years, education, childcare, family support and children’s services.

You could use your understanding of child development, inclusion, safeguarding and early learning in areas such as early years practice, childcare, education support, family support, children’s services, community projects or voluntary-sector work. The course can also support progression to postgraduate study or professional training in education, childhood, social work or related areas.

Potential future routes and settings may include:

early years practitioner roles
nursery or childcare settings
family support roles
children’s services
education support roles
community or voluntary-sector roles working with children and families
postgraduate study in education, childhood, social work or related areas
routes towards teacher training, subject to meeting further entry requirements.

These are examples of possible career paths. Some roles or further study routes may require additional qualifications, professional training, accreditation, experience, professional checks, entry requirements or associated costs.

Graduate Practitioner Competencies and your career

Achieving the ECSDN Graduate Practitioner Competencies can help you show employers that you have applied your academic knowledge in early years practice. Through assessed placement activity, you can demonstrate your professional skills, reflective practice and ability to work with children, families and early years professionals.

Successful completion of the competencies may support eligibility to be counted as full and relevant at Level 3 in staff ratios in early years settings in England, subject to current Department for Education requirements, including suitable Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

The competencies can also support your preparation for graduate roles, postgraduate study or professional training in early childhood and related fields. Examples may include Early Years Teacher training, teacher training, social work, health-related routes or further study, depending on the entry requirements for the route you choose.

How to apply

BA (Hons) with foundation year

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UK students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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International students

International codes:
CUGU003

International students should apply to CU Coventry directly. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International pages or Coventry University Group's International hub.

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Disclaimers

Coventry University, Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first academic year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year.

For UK (home) students, if the Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees annually but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

⁵Placements

Satisfactory health clearance and enhanced criminal record disclosure are also required. As part of the health clearance checks, you will be required to provide information about your immunity and vaccination status. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to go on placement(s). Placements are provided at the placement provider’s discretion. The University is, therefore, unable to guarantee the provision of placements or the location and type of placement offered.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2026/2027 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.