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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X313
Early Childhood Studies BA top-up (Abingdon and Witney College)
Oxford Brookes UniversityAbingdon, England
1 yearDuration
£9,900Per Year (Intl)
£35,500Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Oxford Brookes University, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies BA top-up (Abingdon and Witney College) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Abingdon, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Early Childhood Studies one-year top-up course builds on your previous early years study giving you the chance to complete an honours degree. So if you love children and want to work with them, this course will help to get you there. Studying Early Years gives you the opportunity to work in a wide range of careers, such as: - Children's Centre Worker - Nursery Nurse - Lead Practitioner. International tuition fees are £9,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,700 per year, and 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, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning Theory
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
Safeguarding and Child Wellbeing
Leadership and Professional Practice in Early Years
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Supporting Inclusive Practice and Diversity
Early Years Policy and Practice Framework
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:X313
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,900
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,900
Home Student Fee
£7,700
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 — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,500 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £36,500 | £44,000 |
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▲ 29% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 52% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
100%Assessment and feedback
99%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
83%Student voice
98%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University offers Early Childhood Studies BA top-up (Abingdon and Witney College) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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