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BA Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
78%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

14%
Low Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

This career involves tasks that AI currently has very limited ability to perform, such as physical work, human care, or complex real-world interaction.

Exposure by graduate destination

Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Teaching18%
Welfare and housing associate15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Social Sciences graduates nationally earn £20,000–£46,500 (751 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
04
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Caring personal services
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

78%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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