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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care Top-Up Degree

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Course Overview

Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents, and families together have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. There is growing recognition that early childhood and children’s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce.

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 a Hons degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

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.

General Eligibility

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 recognized 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 a Hons degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • no

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Birmingham, England

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 4 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

0.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250,

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