BA Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Childhood Studies with Primary Education with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.