University course Β· real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni Β· part of Careermash
University degree

Early Childhood Studies

University Centre Peterborough
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 100% 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

You will also be able to apply for a in Early Years or Primary Education, or apply for an Postgraduate study, such as a Master’s Degree in a field related to education.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
0%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£27,000
After 15 months
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation15%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled45%
Caring personal services5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
In students' own words
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Would do it again
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city wi…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” go…
Class of 2024 Β· Part-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 University Centre Peterborough's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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