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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X320

Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies is a course designed to support you to develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to work effectively in meeting the needs of babies and young children from 0 – 8 years old, and their families. The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood, with a strong commitment to social justice and promoting equity. As you progress throughout the course, you will develop the skills and confidence needed to be an agent for change, discovering and building on your passion in advocating for children to ma... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning Theories
Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogy
Safeguarding and Welfare in Early Childhood
Supporting Inclusive Practice and Diversity
Family Engagement and Partnership Working
Observation and Assessment in Early Years
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Leadership and Change in Early Childhood Settings
UCAS Code:X320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

96 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CCC (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£18,500£24,000
5 years£16,000£21,500£27,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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