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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X322

Early Childhood Studies

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Early Childhood Studies BA degree was one of the first programmes of its kind in the UK, developed to meet the demand for well-qualified early childhood specialists working with young children and their families across all sectors. This undergraduate degree will equip you to implement effective practice with children and families in a range of situations and to act as an advocate for their rights and wellbeing. More about this course Our Early Childhood Studies BA degree is uniquely designed for both experienced practitioners and those new to the early c... 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

Child Development and Learning Theory
Play and Early Childhood Pedagogy
Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Family
Community and Socio-Cultural Contexts
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Observation and Assessment in Practice
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
UCAS Code:X322
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Typical offer BBC (112 points from two or more A levels)

International Baccalaureate

28 points

At least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English at standard level.

UCAS Points86

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,500

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£29,500£32,000
3 years£14,500£20,000£25,500
5 years£17,000£24,000£30,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

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

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 data

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

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

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
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  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Early Childhood Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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