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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 2M8L
Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies)
York St John UniversityYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain a thorough understanding of the learning, development and life experiences of children in their early years. This degree will provide a firm foundation for a career making a difference to the lives of young children. As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies specified by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning Theory
Safeguarding
Protection and Wellbeing
Inclusive Practice and Diversity in Early Years
Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogy
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Mental Health and Emotional Development
Global Perspectives on Early Childhood Education
UCAS Code:2M8L
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ 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
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £29,000 |
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▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
97%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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