Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
Flexible
This is a top-up version of our Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.
This degree emphasises the links between theory and practice and highly values the development of professional and academic skills and knowledge.
As well as offering flexible study options the degree includes assessed practice, which means tutors visit and appraise you in professional settings. This appraisal is an important step towards gaining a license to practice.
This course received a 91% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2020.
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About this course
The course draws focus on the study of children's play, development and learning from birth to six years old, as well as the implications this has for practice in early childhood settings. The course emphasises the links between theory and practice, it also highly values the development of professional and academic skills and knowledge.
This degree will equip you with the skills needed to work with children and families in a range of situations and to act as an advocate for their rights and wellbeing.
As a graduate of this degree, you'll be able to pursue a variety of careers in education, health and social care sectors. The success of our graduates reflects the current need for well-trained professionals who can quickly move up to more senior roles in children’s centres, nursery and primary schools, as well as other early childhood care and education settings.
Some students go on to specialise in a particular area, such as special educational needs, while others take up advisory posts in local authorities or government departments.
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following:
240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject
240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
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Subjects
- Children
- Childhood
- Project
- Families
- Professionals
- Reading Research
- Research methods
- Early Childhood
- Coursework
- Examinations
Course programme
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 3 modules include:
- Debating Children and Childhood (core, 15 credits)
- Early Childhood Studies Project (core, 60 credits)
- Leading Practice with Children, Families and Professionals (core, 30 credits)
- Reading Research and Research Methods in Early Childhood (core, 15 credits)
Assessment is based on coursework with no formal examinations.
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Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
