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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X1X1
Early Childhood Studies (including foundation year)
London Metropolitan UniversityIslington, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study this course? Our Early Childhood Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons) will open doors for you to enter a career in early childhood care, educational or advisory settings. It has a built-in foundation year that will prepare you for undergraduate study and is the ideal choice if you don’t meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard three-year course. On our course you’ll benefit from extra time to work on your study and transferable skills, but you’ll also graduate with the same award and title as students on the three-year degree. International tuition fees are £19,500 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Learning Skills
Child Development and Learning Theories
Play and Early Childhood Practice
Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
Child Psychology and Wellbeing
Socio-Cultural Contexts in Early Childhood
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Professional Practice and Reflective Development
UCAS Code:X1X1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,000
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 — London Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £14,000 | £22,000 | £31,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↓ down £2,500 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
67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
97%Learning resources
76%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About London Metropolitan University
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