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

Early Years

Brockenhurst College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% 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

The Level 4/5 Foundation Degree in Early Years provides a progression route for you if you work in the childcare sector and want to top-up your L3 Early Years qualification.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education15%
an Access course5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support96%
Well organised95%
Learning resources84%
Student community92%
In students' own words
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Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” the cit…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Would do it again
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant …
Class of 2024 Β· Full-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 Brockenhurst College'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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