Early Childhood Studies
University Centre PeterboroughCourse Overview
Offered by University Centre Peterborough, the FD Early Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Peterborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Develop your understanding of working with young children, on this two-year foundation degree course. The course is a great option for existing Early Years practitioners or those who are looking at joining the sector, whilst working with children aged 0-8 years. Expand your understanding of the theoretical and practical elements of working with children aged 0 to 8 years. 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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
Home Student Fee
£8,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
You must have a confirmed placement in an Early Years setting of a minimum of 12 hours per week a total of 288 hours per academic year, including identification of a workplace mentor Students who do not qualify by any of these qualifications may be offered an interview to discuss equivalent qualifications and previous experience. EU STUDENTS AND OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS We can accept a wide range of overseas qualifications and use UK NARIC to compare qualifications. When studying this course at
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Peterborough
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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