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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z072

Childhood and Early Years Studies (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) Childhood and Early Years Studies (Extended Degree) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Educate.** Northumbria University's Childhood and Early Years degree is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of children. You'll gain knowledge, insight and understanding of a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society. Covering topics including child development, education, war, poverty, health, disability, the law, you'll analyse the contemporary experience of children, looking at the latest research, historical documents, children's literature and film, and a range of other sources. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Foundations of Early Years Education
Children's Rights
Policy and Law
Contemporary Issues in Childhood Studies
Health
Wellbeing and Disability in Childhood
Childhood
Literature and Culture
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Practicum and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:Z072
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£36,000£38,000
3 years£15,500£20,000£26,000
5 years£18,500£24,000£30,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 39% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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
89%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Childhood and Early Years Studies (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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