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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X306

Early Childhood Studies (Online)

University of East London
Stratford, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,560Per Year (Intl)
£30,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Online) at University of East London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Stratford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you are interested in a career working with and for children and their families, this asynchronous course will give you an excellent foundation. Studying by distance learning allows you to study at your convenience, giving you the flexibility to study from any location within a structured and supported framework. This means you can combine gaining an academic qualification with your work or family commitments. International tuition fees are £15,560 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Sociology of Childhood and Family Studies
Early Years Policy and Legislation
Health
Wellbeing and Safeguarding in Childhood
Inclusive Practice and Special Educational Needs
Global Perspectives on Childhood and Inequality
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Practicum and Professional Practice in Early Years
UCAS Code:X306
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,560

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£46,680

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,500£39,000
3 years£19,000£31,000£37,000
5 years£21,000£33,000£41,000

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 29% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 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

87%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
98%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
71%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of East London

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