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University of Suffolk

UCAS Code: X312 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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About this course

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Other options

1 year | Distance learning (full-time) | 2025

Subject

Early childhood studies

The BA (Hons) Early Years & Primary Practice (BA Hons EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers FdA EYPP (or equivalent) graduates an opportunity to obtain a full BA (Hons) Degree. The course focuses on developing student’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and values that underpin the learning and development of young children primarily from birth to 12 years, and to critically apply these values and principles in order to develop their continued professional development/practice. The course is designed to offer students the opportunity to progress to teacher training or further postgraduate study such as MA courses. Students can also choose to work towards Early Years Graduate Practitioner Status alongside the BA (Hons) EYPP course. The BA (Hons) EYPP course has an established reputation and is supported by local employers and by the Local Education Authority. In order to succeed on the course student’s need to be hardworking and committed individuals who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding and their academic skills. Each course module will develop your ability to explore, discuss, analyse, evaluate, and develop your practice regarding theory, research, policy and recognised good practice.

An excellent level of support is offered by the course team in supporting your studies, the team and indeed the course curriculum fully supports the development of your own continued professional development through a very structured provision. You will also be allocated a personal academic coach who will offer pastoral support and guidance throughout your studies. As a practice-based learning course, students will require the support of their employer (paid or voluntary) to successfully complete the qualification. Learners will also need to identify a workplace mentor who will provide professional support, guidance and advice and be a critical friend where appropriate.
The course can be undertaken as full time by applying via UCAS. Part time or distance learning by applying via our website.

Modules

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The Uni

Course locations:

University of Suffolk

Ipswich - Distance Learning

Department:

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

74%
Early childhood studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Childhood and youth studies

Teaching and learning

89%
Staff make the subject interesting
97%
Staff are good at explaining things
86%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
71%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

72%
Library resources
75%
IT resources
72%
Course specific equipment and facilities
67%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
4%
Male students
96%
Female students
80%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C
C

After graduation

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Childhood and youth studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£26,000
med
Average annual salary
94%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

55%
Welfare professionals
16%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
16%
Childcare and related personal services

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Childhood and youth studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£27k

£27k

£27k

£27k

£33k

£33k

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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