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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: L590

Children and Young People

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle College University Centre, the FdA Children and Young People provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This degree in Children and Young People will open up a range of career opportunities within schools, early years environments, youth work, outreach and working with SEN children. If you are passionate about working with children and child development, this degree is the perfect platform to a rewarding career. We also offer the Early Years’ Educator pathway as part of the degree which is focused on children aged 0-5 years and gives you a licence to practice in an early year setting. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Safeguarding and Child Welfare
Early Years Practice and Pedagogy
Observation
Assessment and Planning
Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Professional Practice and Reflective Development
Work-Based Learning and Placement
Curriculum and Educational Contexts
UCAS Code:L590
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£26,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,000£16,000£20,500
5 years£12,000£18,000£22,000

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 27% below UK average salary
This course
£16,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£22,000

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

70%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%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
96%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
96%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Children and Young People as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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