Early Childhood Studies with Foundation BA (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Early Childhood Studies with Foundation BA (Hons) and other courses in Childhood and Youth Studies at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care
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 | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £21500 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £14500 - £28000 | £17000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care
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
Take a look at childhood and explore children’s early years. This course will help you investigate childhood through sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy. You will work with young children and families through course activities and placements having the option of gaining professional recognition of your practice. If your qualifications don’t allow direct entry to degree level or you have been out of formal education for some time, this course is for you.
We offer high-quality teaching, a stimulating learning environment where you'll feel supported and ready for degree study. In your first year, you'll develop your knowledge of the ways children and adults come to know what they know. You’ll acquire a toolkit of skills and the confidence to know how to use it. Upon successful completion, you’ll join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme where you'll develop a deeper understanding of children’s lives and experiences.
This four-year course is designed to give you the grounding necessary to progress through your undergraduate programme in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies giving you a broader view of children’s development by studying the subject in practical, historical and international contexts.
The foundation year will:
- Enable you to enter University from non-traditional entry routes, whether you are returning to education after a break or if you come with qualifications other than A levels.
- Introduce you to supportive and accessible academic staff in a welcoming community with personal tutor support.
- Prepare you for level 4 study in a research-rich environment, establishing relationships with the University, support services, teaching staff and other education students.
- Provide research-informed teaching opportunities which build on your prior learning, encouraging you to draw on your work/professional/personal experiences.
- Provide you learning experiences which offer small group work, problem-solving and interactive approaches through a wide range of diverse and innovative teaching methods.
- Support you in developing essential study skills through a variety of coursework-based inclusive assessments – from essays and presentations to creative projects, personal development plans and written projects.
You will also:
- Explore the relationships between play and learning in your own studies as well as in child development.
- See for yourself how theories and policies are applied in practice by visiting a wide range of provision for children and families.
- Expand your options beyond traditional teaching and open up further career opportunities in education, social care, community work, psychology, management and research.
- Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international research projects.
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 with Foundation BA (Hons) at Plymouth University
35% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Childhood and Youth Studies
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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
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023