BA Early Childhood Studies
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 50%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £14,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Does BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Studies at Oxford Brookes University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.