Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Leeds Trinity University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) at Leeds Trinity 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 all UK Graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21429 | £18747 | £21015 |
25-75 percentile range | £17440 - £25832 | £13419 - £24171 | £14765 - £27520 |
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Course Description
Are you fascinated by how children learn and develop? Do you want to understand how adults can make a difference to their development, learning and wellbeing, and support them to have the best start in life?
Learning from research-active lecturers with extensive experience in the children's workforce, you'll follow a curriculum that reflects national and international policy, practice and research.
You'll develop an excellent understanding of what shapes children's personalities and behaviour, gathering theoretical knowledge of progress through the early years of a child's life and exploring what opportunities should be available for them to have the best possible chances in life to reach their full potential.
This degree offers the chance to explore a wide range of issues and theoretical perspectives relating to young children, from safeguarding and wellbeing to effective learning and development. You will explore how play is a vital component for young children’s holistic development. You’ll also examine the difficulties and problems children may face, from child protection issues to disability and specific needs.
In your first year you will learn how to support the wellbeing, learning and development of children through an introduction to play and its relationship to learning; safeguarding and child protection; child development; and health safety and care routines.
Your second year will build on this learning to extend your knowledge, skills and abilities and to explore your own ideas and thoughts on the topics studied. The focus of your final year of study is pulling together all of your knowledge and skills about society, diversity, children, families and education.
Throughout your course, you’ll have the opportunity to visit professional practitioners in a range of early childhood settings to support your knowledge and understanding of concepts.
This course also offers the opportunity to be recognised as an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner through completion of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6.
Professional work placements
Professional work placements form an integral part of your degree. Students have undertaken placements in schools, children’s centres, family welfare support groups, health clinics, the police, pupil referral units and hospitals. They have shadowed health visitors, social workers and police youth offending teams. Some students have completed placements in the USA, Australia, China and Europe.
Graduate opportunities
You’ll be prepared for a wide range of national and international opportunities within the children’s workforce, including children’s centres, early years settings, schools, hospitals, family support services, medical centres, museums and leisure facilities. You can progress to postgraduate study at Leeds Trinity by studying one of our associated taught programmes or if you are looking for a career in teaching we offer PGCE teacher training degrees. This degree will also prepare you for further study in Play Therapy, Early Childhood Education or Social Work.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) at Leeds Trinity University
20% | Elementary occupations |
20% | Finance Professionals |
20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
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- 7.0
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Costs
Tuition Fees Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
EU | £12000 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £12000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees:
Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own.
On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course.
You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure.
The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.
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 Leeds Trinity University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Leeds Trinity University in related subject specific rankings.
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Leeds Trinity University
Founded in 1966, Leeds Trinity University is located in the suburban and rural outskirts of the city of Leeds, six miles from the City Centre. It’s a small coeducational higher education institution with an enrollment range of roughly 3,500 students. This university prides itself on offering a personalised learning experience in which teachers know by your name, made possible by their favourable faculty to student ratio. A particular point of focus is getting their students into employment post-graduation, this is reflected in statistics showing that more than 97% of their graduates find work within 6 months of finishing their studies here.
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Student composition of Leeds Trinity University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Trinity University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8950
- postgraduates:
- 625
- Total:
- 9575
Where is this programme taught
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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15100 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9250 | £15400 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 88% | 3% | 17% | £9250 | £15600 | 137 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | University College Birmingham | 96% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £13500 | 130 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood Studies with Quantitative Research Methods BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £23900 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Education, Culture and Childhood BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 73% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £22680 | 165 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023