UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X391

Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year

Name: Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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4 yearsDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-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 Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four-year course. Unlock the potential of early childhood and make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities. This Early Childhood Studies degree... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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

Foundation Academic Skills

Child Development and Learning

Psychology of Early Childhood

Sociology of Families and Communities

Early Childhood Education and Care

Supporting Children's Wellbeing and Safeguarding

Research Methods and Critical Analysis

Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice

UCAS Code:X391

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	DDE
UCAS Points	48

🗣️ 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 (4 years)£68,000

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 — 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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