University of Huddersfield
Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
15 total respondents
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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.
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £17500 £20000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £26500 £12500 - £22000 £13500 - £25500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses of University of Huddersfield


Salary of all UK Graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22446 £18504 £20832
25-75 percentile range £17504 - £26638 £13174 - £23926 £14587 - £27314
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Giving you a grounding in child development and early education, our Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) can prepare you for working with children and their families. After all, events and the environment which make up a child’s early years can have a lasting impact on their development; it’s important, therefore, that children have the best possible foundation.

You’ll explore key issues that impact children’s lives, from birth to seven years old, looking at child development, care and education, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and more.

Why Study Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Work placements give you the chance to gain real, practical experience working in a professional environment; you’ll undertake, 240 hours in Year 1 and 216 hours in Year 2.

These practical experiences, combined with your academic studies, will help you develop the skills that employers are looking for.

During this early childhood course, you’ll have the option to be assessed against the Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN). Successful demonstration of these competencies will mean you’ll be awarded Graduate Practitioner Status (GPS) alongside your degree.

Professional Bodies

At Huddersfield, you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses of University of Huddersfield

Current jobs

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

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Childhood and Youth Studies courses of University of Huddersfield

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

Example below based on all graduates of Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield

20% Elementary occupations
15% Customer service occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Customer service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

You’ll be supported to achieve the Graduate Practitioner Status (GPS) competencies through your assessed work. We’ll help you to develop your skills as a reflective practitioner and to improve your academic ability. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own interests by choosing some option modules in Year 3. You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and interactive workshops. On average, 15.8 per cent† of the study time on the course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, tutorials etc. A personal will also be assigned to you to support your ongoing wellbeing. **†based on 2020/2021 timetables ** Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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

Qualification requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

In addition you must also: * Have GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme). * Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Early Childhood Education and Care, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16500 year 1
International £16500 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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

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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #16 
    • #19 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #47 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #472 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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