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University degree

Childhood Studies with Early Years

Dancebox Theatre Works
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

This programme in Childhood Studies with Early Years is offered by Dancebox Theatre Works. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts15%
How they qualified
55% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels55%
Other15%
another degree10%
other higher education10%
the IB5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
87%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£30,500
3 years on
Β£34,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Welfare ProfessionalsHighly skilled45%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Caring personal services10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support87%
Well organised79%
Learning resources85%
Student community93%
In students' own words
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Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy to …
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Solid, with caveats
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” the city is a bri…
Third year Β· Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Dancebox Theatre Works's own site.
Apply on uni site
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