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University degree
Childhood Education
Truro and Penwith College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
Previous students of the FdA Childhood Education course have been able to successfully apply for a place on local SCITT Programmes, third-year top-ups on a range of Bachelors Degrees and have felt well prepared for Level 6 study.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education10%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£16,500
3 years on
£21,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation15%
Secretarial and related occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations10%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support87%
Well organised85%
Learning resources68%
Student community76%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the city …
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good tran…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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