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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L591

Early Childhood Studies

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wolverhampton, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Early Childhood Studies degree will develop your skills and knowledge required for a range of careers working with children, their families and the services that support them. The course will draw on a range of disciplines such as history, psychology, education, sociology, welfare and social policy. The course is suitable for people new to this area or experienced staff searching for career development. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Psychology of Early Years
Family
Society and Social Policy
History and Philosophy of Childhood
Educational Practice and Pedagogy
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Professional Practice and Placement
Contemporary Issues in Child Welfare
UCAS Code:L591
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,500£21,000£27,500
3 years£13,000£17,500£23,500
5 years£13,000£19,000£27,000

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 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
95%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Early Childhood Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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