Early Years and Childhood Studies (Foundation) BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Early Years and Childhood Studies (Foundation) BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education 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 | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £18500 | £20000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25500 | £14000 - £22500 | £15500 - £26000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
Education isn’t simply about the ability to read and write. It’s understanding how our minds, our families, and our societies influence the way we learn. How education – and a lack of it – shapes our future.
In the School of Childhood, Youth and Education Studies we offer degree courses that will give you an insight into the way in which our families, communities and societies influence our understanding of childhood systems that support their learning and development.
You’ll also explore themes from the history of education to constructing childhood, from the impact of gender and disability on our ability to learn, to the use of community art projects, to whether play can help adults to learn. You’ll challenge theories, discover global views on education and social policy and investigate factors that may stop children from reaching their potential.
The Early Years and Childhood Studies degree with a foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice but have the ability to study for a degree.
As you progress through the course, you will have the option to explore your personal journey within education, before selecting to study further within either BA (Hons) Education or BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies to support your career intentions.
You will be encouraged to develop an awareness of your skills and knowledge, alongside building your confidence within higher education. Working with a dedicated personal tutor you will be introduced to the concepts of education and early years and childhood whilst preparing you to study at degree level.
All foundation year students have access to academic and pastoral support from several sources, including a personal tutor and University student services.
Features and benefits
- Teaching expertise- Our teaching team has practical experience across a range of educational settings (including schools, youth and community projects, local government and criminal justice) and are engaged in cutting-edge educational research. - Grow your interests- Supports the development of academic skills, practices and knowledge, whilst creating opportunities for you to develop specific interests. - Degree progression- Broad subject coverage enables progression to a wide range of linked degrees in education. - Enhanced personal tutoring system- Alongside your unit tutors, one personal tutor will work intensively with you throughout your foundation year.
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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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 Years and Childhood Studies (Foundation) BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
26% | Business and public service associate professionals |
19% | Administrative occupations |
7% | |
7% | Sales occupations |
6% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
6% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
2% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. 80 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level or acceptable alternatives A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
GCSE Grade D or 3 in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within the two years of course start date. DBS and Child Disqualification checks required. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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:
- Foundation
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #26
- #38
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #55
- #71
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #143
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #23
- #201
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #26
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Psychology and Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12690 | - | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood BA (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 69% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £13992 | 123 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
Childhood Studies with Quantitative Research Methods BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £23900 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12690 | - | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
Education, Culture and Childhood BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 73% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £22680 | 165 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood Studies BA (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £15250 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023