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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: X301

Early Childhood Development and Learning

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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2 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the HND Early Childhood Development and Learning at Coventry University. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Being involved in the educational and personal growth of children can offer a highly fulfilling profession. This course specifically concentrates on children aged 0-8, with the goal of equipping you to make a valuable contribution to early childhood development. You’ll be introduced to the key concepts and principles of childhood development and learning with the expectation of gaining an understanding of factors that impact upon learning and development, from both individual needs to environmental influences, for children between the ages of 0 to 8 years. International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Growth 0-8 Years
Learning Theories in Early Childhood
Play
Creativity and Child Development
Early Years Statutory Framework and Policy
Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Observation and Assessment in Early Years
Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
Family
Community and Environmental Influences
UCAS Code:X301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£3,800

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 — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£14,000£20,000£27,500
5 years£18,500£25,000£33,500

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

66%Working
4%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
55%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
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Early Childhood Development and Learning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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