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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 2M9L
Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year
York St John UniversityYork, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto our Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course: 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. 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 a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Inclusive Practice and Equality in Early Years
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Childhood
Play
Creativity and Communication
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Studies
Professional Practice and Graduate Competencies
UCAS Code:2M9L
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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 (4 years)£56,000
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
92%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for 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) with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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