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University degree

Early Years and Childhood Studies

Burnley College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,275
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 100% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

We believe that linking your course content and real-life situations is crucial to your understanding of early childhood studies. Our BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies degree is an excellent qualification if you want a career working with young children and need to develop the necessary work experience. It's also ideal if you're already working with young children and want to obtain a formal qualification to support your career development.

By studying with us, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of early years and childhood studies.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
Other30%
other higher education25%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
0%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support74%
Well organised62%
Learning resources76%
Student community82%
In students' own words
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Mixed but mostly good
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. 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 β€” local …
Class of 2024 Β· Part-time
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A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student ci…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Burnley College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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