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Education (Early Years) BA(Hons) (part-time)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
If you already work with children in an early years setting, this course is designed to work around you and your employment. Teaching typically takes place on Saturdays at the University on approximately 8 days per academic year. Each module has a strong emphasis on work-based practice. You’ll apply the theories you’re studying to your day-to-day experiences of working with young children. The course will give you the chance to explore a wide range of issues to do with young children up to seven years old (Early Years and Key Stage 1). You’ll look at health and wellbeing, education and learning and development. We’ll also go on to take a wider view, focusing on topics such as safeguarding, society and environment. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own particular interests through your assignments, and you’ll choose between option modules in your final year. You’ll have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your wellbeing and ensure you have a positive learning experience. You’ll also be studying alongside people working in a range of early years settings, so the course is a great opportunity to develop your professional development and support network.
Example modules
• Perspectives in Learning and Development • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Support for Language, Literacy and Mathematics in Educational
Environments • Advanced Professional Practice
Your future
Successful completion of this course will enhance your professional development and could support your progression into more senior roles within early years.
This course is a recognised route into primary and early years teacher training courses, such as our Primary and Early Years Education PGCE or Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Our graduates can also progress onto Master’s level programmes, such as our Education (Early Childhood Education) MA.
*This course was called Early Years BA(Hons) until 2021.
“I worked full-time, maintaining two nannying roles simultaneously whilst undertaking this course. It was a challenging juggling act at times but I was very supported by all my tutors and peers. I learnt so much information during my course that I now involve into everyday practice, or can share with other peers at work. I now feel able to tackle any challenge in the workplace.”
Grace Siddle, graduated from Early Years BA(Hons)* part-time in 2019.
Course info
Course length:
4 years part-time
Entry requirements:
BBC/DMM/112 You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
Course length:
2 years part-time
Entry requirements:
Higher National Diploma/ foundation degree (or equivalent higher education or initial teacher training qualification). You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
