Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up)
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)Course Overview
The BA Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up) at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Selby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care Top-Up degree enables experienced practitioners with a Foundation Degree in Early Years/Early Childhood Studies, teaching and learning and other equivalent foundation degrees in early childhood studies, to enter the course directly at BA stage. International tuition fees are £3,700 per year, home/UK fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£3,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £13,500 | £15,000 | £18,500 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £18,000 | £21,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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