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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: NCC2
Early Childhood Studies
Bath Spa UniversityLondon, England
2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Bath Spa University, the FdA Early Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Explore issues in early childhood and gain practical experience of working with children and families. Taught at New City College, this course is normally delivered at their Hackney campus. Taught at New City College, this course develops your critical understanding of childhood, babies, children and families from multi-disciplinary perspectives. You’ll examine issues in local and international contexts and explore concepts such as play, development, ethics, social justice and leadership. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Play
Creativity and Early Education
Safeguarding and Children's Rights
Working with Families and Communities
Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
Reflective Practice and Leadership
Early Years Curriculum and Assessment
Research Methods for Early Childhood Studies
UCAS Code:NCC2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level - minimum grades CDD, preferably in Education or a related subject. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points A minimum of 27 points will be required in addition to a HL Education subject at grade 6 and evidence of further experience in Education. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
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 — Bath Spa University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
74%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
83%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers Early Childhood Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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