About the university
Norland, founded in Bath in 1892 by Emily Ward, calls itself the world's first university dedicated to early childhood. It teaches one undergraduate programme: a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care taken alongside the practical Norland Diploma, which leads to the title Norland Nanny.
Norland says it welcomes a small number of international students each year on a Student visa. The degree takes three years, followed by a fourth year in paid full-time work as a Newly Qualified Nanny, for which international graduates apply for the Graduate visa. Its MA is distance learning only, so it is not listed here.
- Founded
- 1892, by Emily Ward
- Type
- Specialist early childhood university
- Main campus
- Oldfield Park, Bath
- Intake
- September
- Teaching staff to student ratio
- 10:1 (Norland homepage)
- TEF
- Gold (TEF 2023)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree and Norland Diploma
- Fee / year
- £21,697
- Duration
- 3 years full time, plus a paid Newly Qualified Nanny year
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each component
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree and Norland Diploma | 3 years full time, plus a paid Newly Qualified Nanny year | £21,697 | ≈ ₹26.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Norland University of Early Childhood with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- UG
Emily Ward Bursary
Value: £10,000 a year (up to five awards); partial award of £5,000 a year (up to eight awards)
Eligibility: New first-year UK and international students with a household income of £42,875 or less; preference for widening participation criteria. Apply by 9 April 2027 with an offer.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Emily Ward Uniform Bursary
Value: £500, one-off in the first year (at least 10 awards)
Eligibility: New first-year UK and international students.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Royal Commonwealth Society, Bath and District Branch Scholarship
Value: Up to £500, one-off
Eligibility: New first-year students whose main residence is in an overseas Commonwealth country, such as India.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A minimum of 96 UCAS points or an equivalent qualification. Norland checks overseas qualifications against UK ENIC; ask Norland how it reads Class 12 results.
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English Language and Maths, or equivalents.
- You must be 18 or over by enrolment. Childcare experience and an interview count towards the decision.
- Offers depend on an Enhanced DBS check and a police certificate from any country you lived in during the last five years.
Postgraduate
- Norland's only postgraduate course is a distance-learning MA, which does not lead to a Student visa.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- IELTS for UKVI (Academic) result
- Police certificate from India (and any other country lived in during the last five years)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. |
| Other tests | Norland asks for a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for the Student visa; ask its Visa Manager about equivalents to IELTS. |
| Class 12 English | Norland's pages do not mention a Class 12 English waiver. |
Accommodation and living costs
Norland secures accommodation for first-year students only, through apartments, private flats and houses, and purpose-built student halls in Bath. Rents below are 2026/27 rates per person per month.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Student apartments (city centre, wifi included)2026/27; 51-week contract; other bills extra | £851–943per month | ≈ ₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh |
| Flats and houses from private landlords2026/27; bills extra | £650–925per month | ≈ ₹79,300 – ₹1.1 lakh |
| Purpose-built student accommodation (all bills included)2026/27 | £1,041per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh |
Campus and location
Norland teaches at its Oldfield Park campus in Bath, and students spend about 35% of their time on placements.
- 1,265 placement hours in at least eight early years settings, plus a 25-hour newborn experience.
- Small classes and a uniform that students wear on duty.
- Student apartments are about a 17-minute walk from campus.
- No on-campus parking for students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Graduates complete a paid Newly Qualified Nanny year, and Norland runs its own nanny agency that places Norlanders. For the Graduate visa, see our UK guide.
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FAQs
What are Norland's fees for international students?
£21,697 for 2027/28 for international (Student visa) students, paid in three termly instalments. Later years may rise by up to 5% a year. There is no tuition fee for the Newly Qualified Nanny year.
Can Indian students study at Norland?
Yes. Norland says it welcomes a small number of international students each year on a Student visa.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each part.
Are there bursaries for international students?
Yes. The Emily Ward Bursary (£10,000 or £5,000 a year) and the £500 uniform bursary are open to new international students, and a Commonwealth scholarship of up to £500 is open to students from overseas Commonwealth countries.
Sources
- Norland: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care and Norland Diploma (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: fees and study costs 2027/28 (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Norland: finance and bursaries (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.norland.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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