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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: X311
Early Years
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
2 yearsDuration
£7,995Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the FdA Early Years provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about working with young children in public, private, voluntary and independent childcare, early years or education settings? Perhaps you already work within the early years sector and would like to upskill or considering advanced practice. The Foundation degree in Early Years aims to develop the skills and knowledge for you to develop your professional practice and support your career aspirations. International tuition fees are £7,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
Safeguarding and Health in Early Childhood
Language
Literacy and Communication Development
Play-Based Learning and Creativity
Leadership and Professional Development
Work-Based Learning and Reflective Practice
Numeracy and Physical Development in Early Years
UCAS Code:X311
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD 48 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades DD (or equivalent). |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,995
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£15,990
Home Student Fee
£7,995
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £24,000 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£22,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£22,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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: CAH22-01-01). 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
87%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%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 Years as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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