Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Do you have knowledge of working with young children and their families? Want a career helping to shape the foundations for the future of the next generation? Our Early Childhood Studies top-up degree course builds upon your existing training for the early years sector and will help you become a highly qualified graduate practitioner ready to enter a rewarding career in this field.

This top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), boosting your understanding of childhood, development and growth as well as creating new learning opportunities. You will explore themes of leadership and management and key competencies for the early years' workforce, along with a range of optional modules, from pedagogical leadership in play to socio-historical aspects of childhood.

As part of our top-up Early Childhood Studies course, you will conduct in-depth research into a topic that matches your personal interests and ambitions, while you will also undertake a work placement related to your future career. On completing the course, you will be able to pursue a range of careers within the sector, while if you have ambitions to become a teacher, you can progress onto our PGCE Primary Education QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) postgraduate course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Note: Some roles below may require further study/training. The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Family support worker (graduate)
Mental health nurse
Social worker (NHS)
Learning mentor
Early years teacher/primary school teacher
Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

Entry requirements
Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Early Years, Childcare or Advanced Practice with Children and Families, with 240 credits.

GCSEs: GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

WORK PLACEMENT – Gain invaluable experience working in a real-life setting on a work placement as part of your top-up course
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH – Carry out your own research project on a topic that you are passionate about and is relevant to your professional aspirations
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose from a variety of optional modules, including Children's Voice and Pedagogical Leadership in Play
ENRICHMENT – Boost your employability with exciting enrichment opportunities as well as additional qualifications including Paediatric First Aid and Food and Hygiene

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2018

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Subjects

  • Early Years
  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Play
  • Dissertation
  • Leading
  • Managing
  • Systems
  • Children's Voice
  • Information
  • Joining

Course programme

Course breakdown

MODULES

Core Modules
  • Dissertation (SEHC)
  • Enhancing Employability for Graduate Practice
  • Leading and Managing Systems
Choose 1 optional module
  • Children's Voice
  • Pedagogical Leadership in Play
  • Socio-Historical Aspect of Childhood
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January).
  • Level 6
  • Level 6 (Part-time)
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course:
  • Coursework – 100%

Additional information

UCAS CODE - X300

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.
If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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