Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 55 graduates of Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Childhood and Youth Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Childhood and Youth Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £16500 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £23500 | £11500 - £22500 | £13500 - £25000 |
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21429 | £18747 | £21015 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17440 - £25832 | £13419 - £24171 | £14765 - £27520 |
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Are you passionate about providing children with the very best start in life? Our Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) course seamlessly combines theory with practical experience, so that you can achieve your career goals and make a positive impact on young children’s lives.
The well-being of babies and young children is at the heart of this degree, which will prepare you to become a confident and competent advocate for children from birth to 5 years. Studying at our recently extended state-of-the-art £71 million City South Campus, you will have access to excellent facilities to enhance your understanding and knowledge.
You will gain a complete understanding of young children’s needs, how they learn, develop and grow and how their early experiences are so fundamentally important. You will also explore wider concepts to support your understanding such as social justice, social mobility and social responsibility.
As you progress through the course, you will develop your personal and professional skills so that after university you should be influential in developing practice, provision and policy, as well as resilient and self-assured as you progress in your career.
This course should present many rewarding opportunities for you to explore once you have graduated in many different UK institutions, such as schools, nurseries and charities. Our staff are dedicated to preparing you for the world of work and will help you to decide which role you want to pursue after graduating.
There will be opportunities for you to work, and learn, alongside a variety of professionals delivering services that support the wellbeing, development and learning needs of babies and young children, with this in mind you will have placement opportunities throughout the programme.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Design occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (from September 2014), NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator), NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: B. Considered with A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s). NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator), NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator): A*. Considered with A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no subtest below 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Birmingham City University
Founded in 1853, Birmingham City University (BCU) is located in the city of Birmingham, England. The student population of this institution is made up of students from over 80 nationalities, which allows newly arrived foreign students to quickly feel welcome and at home. State-of-the-art facilities and resources await students on all courses, including the latest Engineering technology, 3D Printing studios, and Horology Workshops, just to name a few. BCU maintains a reputation for having a selective admissions process, so all applicants are recommended to prepare for their interview thoroughly.
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Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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