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BA (Hons) Applied Early Years Studies (Top up)

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Course Overview

If you currently work in the early years sector and have a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent in this field, this top-up course will bring you up to a full Honours degree in just one year - opening up exciting career opportunities.

The Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) is a top-up (progression) course which builds on knowledge and skills gained from work experience as well as a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent course. Your studies offer you the chance to develop an in-depth understanding of child development and early years education from a variety of professional perspectives. Your learning builds on your experience in the workplace and the course content adapts to suit your needs, interests and circumstances.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

This course is for applicants with a related Foundation Degree or Higher Education qualification wishing to top up to the full BA/BSc degree.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

  • English language requirements

    The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

    UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

    Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Bedford Campus

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,

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