BA Early Childhood Studies top-up 12 months Undergraduate Programme By Oxford Brookes University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Early Childhood Studies one-year top-up course builds on your previous early years study giving you the chance to complete an honours degree. So if you love children and want to work with them, this course will help to get you there.

Studying Early Years gives you the opportunity to work in a wide range of careers, such as:
  • Children's Centre Worker
  • Nursery Nurse
  • Lead Practitioner.

This course is taught at two of our partner colleges:
  • New College Swindon - course details
  • Abingdon and Witney College - course details

You may wish to continue your studies through progression to Early Years Teacher (EYT). Or beyond to become involved in research or academia.

To apply for this course you will have completed the foundation degree in Early Years. Or equivalent Level 5 sector-endorsed qualification foundation degree.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Early Childhood Studies one-year top-up course builds on your previous early years study giving you the chance to complete an honours degree. So if you love children and want to work with them, this course will help to get you there.

Studying Early Years gives you the opportunity to work in a wide range of careers, such as:
  • Children's Centre Worker
  • Nursery Nurse
  • Lead Practitioner.

This course is taught at two of our partner colleges:
  • New College Swindon - course details
  • Abingdon and Witney College - course details

You may wish to continue your studies through progression to Early Years Teacher (EYT). Or beyond to become involved in research or academia.

To apply for this course you will have completed the foundation degree in Early Years. Or equivalent Level 5 sector-endorsed qualification foundation degree.

Admission Requirements

110+
4+
65+
6+

Students will have successfully completed the foundation degree in Early Years or equivalent Level 5 sector-endorsed qualification.

31 Jul 2026
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,700 GBP
International
9,900 GBP

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