University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Early Childhood Studies
Blackburn College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,250
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course
Our Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies is for those students who are working, or who have a desire to work, in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. This qualification aims to enhance individual's knowledge and understanding of the holistic nature of the early years sector.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
Other30%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
99%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£15,000
3 years on
£16,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled35%
Caring personal services15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Medical PractitionersHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
99%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching100%
Assessment & feedback100%
Academic support100%
Well organised100%
Learning resources97%
Student community100%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the city is a br…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.