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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PECH

Early Childhood Studies (Top-up)

Barnsley College University Centre
Barnsley, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) at Barnsley College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you ready to progress in your career? Do you want to become a leader in an early years setting? Our Professional Practice degree in Early Childhood Studies is a work-based learning Level 6 top-up degree. Home/uk fees are £6,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Care and Education
Child Development and Learning Theories in Practice
Family-Centred Approaches and Multi-Agency Working
Ethical Practice and Professional Reflection in Early Years
Work-Based Learning and Workplace Analysis
Policy
Strategy and Government Initiatives in Early Years
Research Methods and Professional Enquiry
UCAS Code:PECH
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

Home Student Fee

£6,995

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Barnsley College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£33,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Barnsley College University Centre

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