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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

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UCAS CODE X312

**Why Early Childhood Studies?**Our Early Childhood Studies degree will give you the specialist skills you need to make a real difference to the lives of children (aged 0–8 years) and families, including those with additional needs. You’ll explore contemporary influences and factors that impact upon children’s lives and examine how to provide the most enabling environment for their development. You’ll investigate areas linked to education including health, social care, psychology and sociology. ...Read More

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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42nd / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
98th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
45th

Start date and duration

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Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Education

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Education graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Education graduate salary
£17,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

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A level
Grades / Points required

CCC - BBC

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Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

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Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Sociology
25%
Psychology
22%
English Language
17%
English Literature
15%
Health & Social Care
13%

Tuition fees

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For students from

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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Northern Ireland Fees
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£15,000 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
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£15,000 per year
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University of Gloucestershire
CUG ranking
98th
Student rating
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University of Gloucestershire cares about the future of its students and the future of the planet. The university offers a superb education with a wide selection of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a comprehensive programme of support services. Students have the opportunity to express themselves freely, expand their knowledge and skills, and innovate within their working environment. Gloucester is home to a diverse and closely connected community of over 8,000 students and staff. It’s an amazing environment for students to find their own direction and collaborate with others to meet every ambition. With small class sizes, lecturers who take time to get to know them, and a range of dedicated professional service teams, students can be sure that they’ll get the support they need to thrive.

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University of Gloucestershire

Swindon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4AZ United Kingdom Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.6 miles away
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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
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