UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X310

Early Childhood Studies

Name: Early Childhood Studies
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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3 yearsDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 100% of our Early Childhood Studies students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 Unlock the potential of early childhood and make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities. This Early Childhood Studies degree explores development from before birth to age eight, using insights from a range of disciplines to understand the experiences that shape young lives and the vital role of professionals in supporting them. What you’ll learn - Explore how children grow, develop, and learn during the vital... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Growth

Early Years Pedagogy and Practice

Child Psychology and Learning

Families

Communities and Social Contexts

Health

Wellbeing and Safeguarding in Early Childhood

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice

Policy

Culture and Childhood Studies

UCAS Code:X310

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	BBC
International Baccalaureate	29 points
UCAS Points	112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	66	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000

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 — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£30,000	£32,500
3 years	£20,500	£27,000	£34,500
5 years	£21,500	£29,000	£37,500

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▲ 13% above UK average salary

This course

£27,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working

9%Studying

10%Work & Study

4%Seeking Work

50%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

86%

Overall

Teaching on my course

91%

Learning opportunities

84%

Assessment and feedback

91%

Academic support

86%

Organisation and management

77%

Learning resources

95%

Student voice

79%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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