BA Early Childhood Studies
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 20%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £31,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan University?
90% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.