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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X312

Early Childhood

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood at Bristol, UWE is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study our Early Childhood degree and you'll understand the philosophical, social and psychological context of young children's learning and development. You'll graduate ready to work with, and on behalf of, young children early years settings, family support, policy and the wider workforce. Why study early childhood? Recent research has established the importance and quality of learning from birth. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Language and Communication in Early Years
Play
Learning and Pedagogy
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Children's Social and Emotional Development
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Professional Practice and Reflective Practitioner
UCAS Code:X312
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£16,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£18,500£23,500£29,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£20,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£26,000

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: 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

65%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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