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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X31B

Early Childhood Studies SIPE (Studies in Primary Education) with Professional Practice Top Up

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies SIPE (Studies in Primary Education) with Professional Practice Top Up at Birmingham Newman University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents and families, all have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. The last decade has seen the wider development of early years provision, changes and challenges in aspects of education and care, and the recognition that early childhood and children’s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce. Our courses provide you with an understanding of education from a sociological and philosophical perspective... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
Sociology of Education and Childhood
Family
Community and Parental Engagement
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
Safeguarding and Child Wellbeing
Curriculum Planning and Assessment
Research Methods and Professional Dissertation
UCAS Code:X31B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£13,000£18,500£23,000
5 years£15,500£22,000£28,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000

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: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birmingham Newman University

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