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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CS02

Early Childhood Studies Top Up (Graduate Practitioner Competencies)

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
Grimsby, England
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1 yearDuration
£8,500Per Year (Home)
£8,500Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Top Up (Graduate Practitioner Competencies) at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Grimsby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Change young children’s lives for the better. Study childhood from multiple perspectives. Gain the tools to work and make an impact on children and their families' lives. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) (Graduate Practitioner Competencies) is designed to provide a comprehensive course that helps students to critically analyse various aspects of children’s life, such as sociological factors, legislative changes and educational influences on children’s development, focusing on the age between 0-8 years old. Home/uk fees are £8,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning Theories
Safeguarding and Inclusive Early Years Practice
Educational Policy and Legislative Framework
Sociological Perspectives on Childhood
Professional Practice Placement
Action Research in Early Years Settings
Leadership and Change Management in Early Childhood
Family Engagement and Community Partnership
UCAS Code:CS02
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£8,500

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£22,000£24,500
5 years£16,500£23,500£29,000

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
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) offers Early Childhood Studies Top Up (Graduate Practitioner Competencies) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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