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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year
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) with Foundation Year course at York St John University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
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 |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 2M9L
Here's what York St John University says about its Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year course.
The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto our 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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Children, Young People and Education
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Early childhood studies
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
York St John University reviews
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1st year student
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
2 years ago
1st year student
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
2 years ago
1st year student
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
2 years ago
1st year student
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
2 years ago
1st year student
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
2 years ago
1st year student
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
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from York St John University students who took the Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
93%
med
Learning resources
99%
high
Learning resources
99%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
90%
med
Student voice
90%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
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?
88%
med
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?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
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 percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.4k
First 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) with Foundation Year.
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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