Education and Early Childhood Studies (Top Up)
DN Colleges GroupCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Education and Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) at DN Colleges Group. Based in Doncaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The BA (Hons) Education and Early Childhood studies Top Up is a programme with three distinct pathways that students who have completed a relevant FdA can progress onto in order to gain a full degree. Must be employed or be prepared to secure a voluntary work placement within the sector. The Early Years Educator pathway This pathway is for students who have already gained a ‘licence to practice’ at level 3. Home/uk fees are £8,190 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,190
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — DN Colleges Group
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £12,500 | £17,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £14,000 | £20,000 | £23,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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