About this course
University of Gloucestershire offers BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Welfare Services. Based in Cheltenham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 80. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points, CCC at A levels, MMM at BTEC or a Merit in your T-Level. If you are using a combination of qualifications to achieve the required UCAS tariff points, they must either include at least 2 A levels, a BTEC or an equivalent qualification. We are also interested in hearing from applicants who have a Level 3 Early Years Educator related diploma. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band TOEFL - Reading – 20, Writing -19, Listening – 19, Speaking – 22, Total – 80
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
