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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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UCAS CODE X310

Take a fresh look at childhood. Exploring the theory and reality of children’s early years from many points of view, this innovative course will help you find your niche in this competitive sector and graduate with a clear view of where your career is going. Investigate issues through the lenses of sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy.Work directly with young children and their families during the Work Based Learning module or choose the option of gaining professional ...Read More

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
39th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
27th

Start date and duration

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Start date
16-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

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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

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A level
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96-112 UCAS points including a minimum of 2 A Levels. Preference for social science/ health & social care/ early years/ childcare qualifications but others are considered.

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

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Education

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

Psychology
29%
English Literature
23%
Sociology
22%
English Language
19%
Health & Social Care
16%

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20 Jan 15
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
I really enjoyed it at Plymouth university. My degree was amazing the tutors knew there stuff. I liked in a great...
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20 Jan 15
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
I am a third year and have really enjoyed my time at university, although I do feel like we are getting a lot less than...
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The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on the south west coast and nestled between picturesque Dartmoor and Cornwall. The university offers an impressive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and has recently enhanced their medical and health facilities, refurbished their laboratories, and invested in campus buildings which include spaces for marine and art disciplines. Plymouth guarantees housing to all applicants who put Plymouth as their firm choice by the deadline stated on their website. Students have superb access to the stunning beaches and beautiful countryside of Devon, and direct rail links to London, South Wales, the Midlands and Scotland. There are also nearby airports in Exeter, Newquay and Bristol.

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University of Plymouth

Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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