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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X312

Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)

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

Course Overview

Offered by University of East London, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Stratford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This Early Childhood Studies degree offers an engaging exploration of childhood experiences and the profound impact these experiences have on a child's development. You will delve into childhood education from various critical perspectives, investigating the many factors shaping childhood experience. You will have the chance to engage with the local community through practical projects. International tuition fees are £15,560 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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 Learning
Early Years Policy and Legislation
Childhood Health and Wellbeing
Diversity and Global Perspectives in Childhood
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Observational Practice and Assessment
Community Engagement and Applied Projects
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
UCAS Code:X312
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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 (4 years)£62,240

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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

University of East London offers Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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