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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X310
Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-up)
University Centre SomersetTaunton, England
1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-up) at University Centre Somerset. Based in Taunton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families or you are looking to advance your current Foundation Degree qualification, the Top-up Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is the perfect programme to enhance your career opportunities. You will develop skills as a critically reflective practitioner and learn to analyse and critique ideas and practice, in order to inform your lifelong learning post-qualification. In addition to this, students are offered the opportunity to be assessed against the new Graduate Practitioner Competencies. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning Theory
Critical Reflection in Early Years Practice
Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Settings
Safeguarding
Inclusion and Family Engagement
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Early Intervention and Additional Needs Support
Professional Practice and Competency Development
Dissertation or Major Project in Early Childhood
UCAS Code:X310
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
£13,500
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500
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 (Top-up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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