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HomeUniversity of the West of ScotlandBA Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)

BA Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Mass Communications & Documentation
Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
78%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

14%
Low Exposure

This career involves tasks that AI currently has very limited ability to perform, such as physical work, human care, or complex real-world interaction.

Vulnerability Matrix

Sales40% Exposed
Managers, directors and senior officials30% Exposed
Teaching18% Exposed
Welfare and housing associate15% Exposed
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Mass Communications & Documentation graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mass Communications & Documentation graduates nationally earn £20,000£54,000 (1849 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
04
Skilled trades occupations
5%
05
Caring personal services
5%
06
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

78%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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