Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Bedford Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

On campus - h Bedford Campus
Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	82%
Salary after 15 months	£23500
Unemployment Rate	4% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	25% Proportion of students of Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Bedford Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Early Years Education

Student Satisfaction	82%
Salary after 15 months	£23500
Unemployment Rate	4% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	25% Proportion of students of Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Bedford Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Early Years Education

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Accounting at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Accounting.

Overall student satisfaction

82 /100

35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) and other Accounting courses of University of Bedfordshire	Average review score among all Early Years Education courses in the UK
Explanations	83	95
Interesting courses	74	86
Intellectually stimulating	80	85
Challenged to do my best	74	91
Depth of concepts	67	91
Builds on previous learnings	83	92
Joined ideas from different topics	78	91
Balance directed/independent study	78	84
Applicability of course content	87	92
Clear criteria in markings	78	84
Fair assessment	89	84
Tests reflected your learning	80	87
Timely feedback	63	93
Helpful feedback	59	83
Approachability of teachers	65	84
Support from teachers	85	89
Organisation of courses	76	82
Communication of changes	80	80
IT facilities	86	84
Library	100	91
Course specific resources	95	88
Student feedback opportunities	83	86
Student feedback valued	91	81
Student's feedback acted upon	72	72
Work of student union	62	79
Mental wellbeing services	87	81
Overall satisfaction	82	76

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Accounting courses of University of Bedfordshire

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Accounting 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	£23500	£21000	£25500
25-75 percentile range	£22000 - £26000	£16000 - £25500	£19500 - £32000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Business and Management courses of University of Bedfordshire

Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24004	£23818	£29383
25-75 percentile range	£20982 - £28114	£18679 - £30387	£21981 - £39292

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Business and Management courses in the UK

Course Description

If your ambition is to enter an Early Years profession, and you have a Foundation Degree, get an Honours degree in just one year with this top up course. Develop your understanding of early education and child development in the family and society, choosing a research dissertation topic and much of the course content to suit your interests and circumstances. The Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) is a top up (progression) course which builds on knowledge and skills gained from a previous, relevant Foundation Degree e.g. the University of Bedfordshire FD Early Years or a similar 240 credit course. Learn about early education, child development, and the developing child in their family and society and in local and global contexts. Study based on a holistic approach to learning and understanding the needs of children and builds on your experiences in the workplace. Develop your understanding the importance of education research and enquiry, and carry out research in your own area. Gain practical skills by undertaking work placements. Benefit from a course that provides a clear route into a professional graduate role in Early Years, through Early Years teacher status, primary initial teacher training or leadership and management.

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All University of Bedfordshire graduates of undergraduate studies in Business and Management	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Business and Management
Total respondents	90	310
Unemployed	4%	1%
Studying	4%	5%
Working	78%	77%
Both studying and working	6%	12%
No information	8%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Business and Management courses of University of Bedfordshire

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	65%	35%
Utilise skills from studies	44%	56%
Work is meaningful	88%	12%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Bedfordshire

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	44%
Non highly-skilled jobs	51%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	6%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Accounting courses of University of Bedfordshire

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire

20%	Business and public service associate professionals
18%	Finance Professionals
13%	Sales occupations
6%	Administrative occupations
5%	Information Technology Professionals
4%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
4%	Process, plant and machine operatives
4%	Business and public service associate professionals
3%	Elementary occupations
3%	Managers, directors and senior officials

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	38%	62%	0%
year 2	18%	82%	0%
year 3	30%	70%	0%
year 4	33%	67%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Accounting

Average UCAS Tariff Score 97

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Accounting
<48	10
48-63	5
64-79	20
80-95	5
96-111	10
112-127	15
128-143	10
144-159	15
160-175	5
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Accounting courses of University of Bedfordshire

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Early Years Studies, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #36
- #47
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #58
- #70
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #46
- #401
Education

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire

About University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.

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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 10090
postgraduates:: 3170
Total:: 13260

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Early Years Education”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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