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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 887B
Early Childhood Education and Care
University Centre SomersetTaunton, England
3 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care at University Centre Somerset is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Taunton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Whether you are already working in an early years setting or have no experience with children, this course enables you to gain theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills through class-based learning and placement/work links. As the course is mapped against the QAA benchmarks for Early Childhood degrees and includes assessment in practice, students graduate with a BA (Hons) degree at Level 6 which is counted as full and relevant at Level 3 by the DfE. This means graduates are qualified to work as a practitioner in any Ofsted-registered setting. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Theories and Practice in Early Childhood Education
Supporting Inclusive Practice in Early Years
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings
Language and Communication Development
Play
Creativity and Wellbeing
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment
UCAS Code:887B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ 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
£13,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£40,500
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Somerset
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,000 | £20,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £24,000 | £33,000 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
90%Working
35%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.
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About University Centre Somerset
University Centre Somerset offers Early Childhood Education and Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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