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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X32F

Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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4 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 with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about supporting children to get the very best start in life? Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course seamlessly combines theory with practical experience, so that you can achieve your career goals and make a positive impact on young lives. Foundation Year The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with a Foundation Year course has been specifically designed to support your transition to degree-level study in Education. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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

Foundation Academic Skills for Education
Child Development and Learning Theory
Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice
Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
Safeguarding and Wellbeing in Early Childhood
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Family
Community and Inclusion in Education
Contemporary Issues in Early Years Provision
UCAS Code:X32F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

80 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CDD (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 Points80

🗣️ 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 (4 years)£74,280

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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