BA Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) with Professional Practice
12 monthsProgramme duration
12,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme is specifically designed for students interested in working with young children. It offers a course that provides breadth and depth in key aspects relating to childhood, child development, education and care but also integrates a wider thematic approach which includes families, communities, multi-agency working, social policy, inclusion and diversity, research and health. It will develop your knowledge, skills, understanding of these, and your generic transferable skills through course content, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, research, and experiences of early years settings and organisations.
Modules run in parallel and require students to engage with a range of learning and teaching modes using e-learning as well as face-to-face contact with tutors.
The Professional practice route is designed for applicants who wish to top-up from a Foundation degree that does not have ‘full and relevant’ status as designated by the DfE, or an appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will also be required to undertake a placement across the duration of the course.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme is specifically designed for students interested in working with young children. It offers a course that provides breadth and depth in key aspects relating to childhood, child development, education and care but also integrates a wider thematic approach which includes families, communities, multi-agency working, social policy, inclusion and diversity, research and health. It will develop your knowledge, skills, understanding of these, and your generic transferable skills through course content, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, research, and experiences of early years settings and organisations.
Modules run in parallel and require students to engage with a range of learning and teaching modes using e-learning as well as face-to-face contact with tutors.
The Professional practice route is designed for applicants who wish to top-up from a Foundation degree that does not have ‘full and relevant’ status as designated by the DfE, or an appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will also be required to undertake a placement across the duration of the course.
Admission Requirements
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
UK home student applicants should have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5, e.g. a relevant HND, a Foundation Degree in Early Years which is recognised as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, or a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
The top up award is designed for Early Years Foundation Degree graduates or equivalent who ?already hold a relevant level 3 Early Years qualification, or a ?Foundation Degree classed as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, ?to enable them to progress to level 6 to achieve an Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Please contact Admissions for confirmation of suitability of qualifications.
You will need a letter from your employer confirming you have current and valid enhanced DBS in place or you will require a new DBS if the letter can’t be provided.
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