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BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families Bachelor's degree at Northampton
BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families at Northampton is delivered at Waterside Campus and taught in English. The university holds Silver status for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment and is.
BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Develop your knowledge and understanding of the lives of children, young people and their families with the UON From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Northampton, based in Waterside Campus, University of Northampton. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Health and social care graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.8
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent84
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Promoting Children and Young People's Emotional WellbeingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to explore the notion that having a happy and healthy childhood is the bedrock that supports children into happy and healthy adulthood. Through enhanced interactive media and experiential learning this module introduces students to tools and skills for use in their professional practice.
- Advocacy and Activism: Children and Young People's RightsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Students will explore the importance of advocacy and activism in enhancing children's voice and rights in the contemporary world. They will develop an appreciation of the impact of legislation and policy and their relevance to professionals working in children and young people's services.
- Introduction to Childhood, Youth and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the field of childhood, youth, and families. The module explores definitions and understandings of 'childhood', 'youth' and 'family' and encourages students to understand transition concepts supporting their own transition into UON and best develop key skills for undergraduate university success.
- Work-based learning with Children, Young People and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is for students to gain work-based experience in a children, young people and families service setting. Students will enhance their own professional development through self-reflection, mentor feedback, literature research and tutor formative and summative assessment.
- Fit and Healthy Childhoods: Development, Health and LearningCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to support students to understand the holistic development of children and young people. This will allow students to appreciate the interplay of factors that shape the health and development of children and young people and impact their present and future.
- Working Together to support Children, Young People and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of social epidemiology and its value for supporting children, young people and families. It builds an appreciation of how practitioners work together to support children, young people and families.
Year 2 6 modules
- Effective Intervention, Safeguarding and Integrated Working in Children and Young People's ServicesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to understand the experiences and life chances of children and young people who are in need, in need of protection and those looked after by local authorities. A holistic approach to working with children, young people and their families is emphasised and the importance of integrated working is illustrated and modelled through assessments.
- Special Educational Needs and InclusionCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Students will develop an understanding of past and contemporary issues, legislation and practice related to Special Educational Needs and Inclusion as these impact children, young people and families. Research literature will advance students' appreciation of the complexities of SEN and the relationship between research and developments in policy and practice.
- Research Methods (Children, Young People and Families)Compulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will provide students with a grounding in independent research. Students will explore research methods in theory and application and gain practical research experience. A range of paradigms in social science research and related methodologies are investigated including evaluation of the suitability of different research designs, methodologies and methods.
- Working with FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides students with opportunities to engage in critical debate and discussion on issues relating to children, young people and their families. Students will explore a range of issues, difficulties and challenges that families face in contemporary society, supported by the latest evidence and research in the field.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Work Based Learning with Children, Young People and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is for students to gain work-based experience in a children and young people's service setting. Students will enhance their own professional development through careful consideration of issues of inclusion and diversity when working with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Diversity and PluralismCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module is designed to give students an understanding of issues and debates related to living in a diverse and plural society. The module encourages students to analyse a range of contemporary issues related to the impact diverse characteristics (and attitudes towards these) may have on lived experience and opportunities.
Year 3 5 modules
- Innovation, Leadership and Management in Work Based Learning with Children, Young People and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is for students gain work-based experience in a children and young people's service setting. Students will lead their own professional development through critical self-reflection in consideration of management and leadership in children services and their personal development planning as change makers in the children's workforce.
- Places and Spaces: Geographies of Childhood and YouthCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module critically explores the geographies of children and young people. These places and spaces will be considered analytically regarding both risk and opportunity. Students will consider how to identify and use place and space in ways that empower children and young people.
- Empowering and Therapeutic Approaches to Working with Children, Young People and FamiliesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to broaden students' knowledge of alternative approaches that are therapeutic in nature and enable nurturing relationships, development and learning in order to grow their confidence and skills in when and how to engage such approaches.
- Social Justice and EquityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to interrogate competing explanations about inequalities. Students will critically consider and apply social, justice theories to better understand the lived experiences of children and young people. This includes considering issues of risk, power, control and opportunities, contextualised within national and global systems.
- Children, Young People and Families DissertationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is for students to investigate, in depth, a topic of their own choosing, within the field of children and young people. In doing so students will demonstrate honours level graduate skills associated with a significant piece of independent research.
Foundation Year 3 modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University StudyCompulsory40 credits
- Applied Learning ProjectCompulsory40 credits
- Foundations in Education and SocietyCompulsory40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course develops your knowledge and understanding of the lives of children, young people and their families. A course like this typically progresses from foundations in nursing practice, anatomy and physiology through to assessment of acute and long-term conditions, medicines management, and evidence-based practice. You'll normally move towards specialisations such as children's nursing, mental health, community and primary care, and leadership. Supervised practice placements run throughout all three years, meeting NMC standards. In your final year, you'll focus on complex care, quality improvement and transition to professional registration, consolidating the competence required for NMC registration.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in supporting children, young people and families across health and social care settings. You might be considering pathways such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Social Work, or Paramedic Science. The degree is designed for students seeking professional qualification and practical experience in child and family-focused services.
Careers & job market
Across Nursing & Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 87% of those working are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£30,500 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £23,800–£33,600 after three years and £27,200–£38,400 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes; individual earnings vary by role and employer. First-year continuation rates stand at 85% across the student cohort.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied full-time over 3 years at the University of Northampton, based at Waterside Campus. Taught in English, the course leads to a nationally recognised UK degree. The University holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Bursaries and scholarships are available through the university's funding pages.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryCCC at A Level; MMM at BTEC typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Open daysOpen Days
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of CCC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent70% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 64 - 79 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Northampton's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 70% |
| another higher-education qualification | 26% |
| an Access course | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Northampton whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,790 / yr
International£17,000 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Northampton →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All Northampton funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £20,500 – £36,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £28,000 | £19,500 – £32,500 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £28,500 | £20,000 – £35,500 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
60%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
95%
find their work meaningful
90%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£27,000 – £30,500After 3 years LEO
£28,000
£23,800 – £33,600After 5 years LEO
£28,500
£27,200 – £38,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,500 – £39,500
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
65% working15% working and studying10% in further study60% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
This course £28,500Peer median £31,500Middle 50% £28,000–£34,000
27th percentile
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 30% of published destinations
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsSOC 2020 323 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £20,261
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
- Other Educational ProfessionalsSOC 2020 232 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,130
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 75; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Slower payoff: a long break-even relative to what this course adds
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 22.1. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
+£15,630
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
1.5×
Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£29,370
Tuition over the course
£9,790/yr × 3 yrs (published course home fee)
£28,500
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
£4,500 above a non-graduate (£24,000)
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Nursing & Health courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 84.3% · in work or study 90% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Northampton
All students13,505
International16.4%
Aged 25+34.8%
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
Students360,360
Aged 25+51.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
2,220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 679Anti Social Behaviour 509Shoplifting 183Public Order 163Other Theft 143
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Northampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Northampton’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Northampton and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Northampton. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Health and social care graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,790 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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