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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies)
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
Most popular A-levels studied
The Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| English Language | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Geography | D |
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| Psychology | D |
| English Literature | D |
| Sociology | C |
| History | C |
| Religious Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 2M8L
Here's what York St John University says about its Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course.
Gain a thorough understanding of the learning, development and life experiences of children in their early years. This degree will provide a firm foundation for a career making a difference to the lives of young children. As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies specified by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network.
We have designed this course to equip you with the Graduate Practitioner Competencies you need for employment within the early years sector. The theoretical and practical modules you study will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience required to meet these competencies.
You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about: How children and young people develop Child protection and safeguarding requirements How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion Mental health in children and young people The impact of issues such as disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education.
The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes: Identifying and reflecting on the knowledge, skills and values needed to work in the early years sector Historical and global approaches to early years education and care, evaluating their influence on today’s professional practices Challenges in leadership and management in the early years sector, considering different styles and approaches to leading and managing. Professional practice is central to this course. You will carry out at least 25 days of assessed placement work in every year of study. This qualifies you as having received "full and relevant" training that meets the standards of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Children, Young People and Education
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Early childhood studies
• Early years education
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
94%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
low
Assessment and feedback
87%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
low
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
low
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
82%
low
Student voice
82%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
68%
low
Learning opportunities
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
low
Organisation and management
80%
low
Organisation and management
80%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
64%
low
Student information
The Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about York St John University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
35%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for York St John University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£26.5k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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