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University degree

Early Childhood Studies

William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

Applications for 2028 will open in September 2027 for home applicants via UCAS, or direct via our website for international students. For more information, please contact our Admissions team: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
50% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels50%
other higher education50%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£30,000
After 15 months
Β£22,500
3 years on
Β£26,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation20%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled40%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback71%
Academic support79%
Well organised68%
Learning resources74%
Student community83%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” local cost…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
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, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” local co…
Postgraduate 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 William College Ltd's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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