Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bedford Campus

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SEP-24

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If your ambition is to enter an Early Years profession and you have a Foundation Degree or equivalent, this top-up course will bring you up to a full Honours degree in just one year.The Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) is a top-up (progression) course which builds on knowledge and skills gained from a previous relevant Foundation Degree or a similar 240-credit course.Your studies take a whole-child approach to learning; early education; the needs of the child; and child development within ...Read more

If your ambition is to enter an Early Years profession and you have a Foundation Degree or equivalent, this top-up course will bring you up to a full Honours degree in just one year.The Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) is a top-up (progression) course which builds on knowledge and skills gained from a previous relevant Foundation Degree or a similar 240-credit course.Your studies take a whole-child approach to learning; early education; the needs of the child; and child development within the family and society, locally and globally. Your learning builds on your experience in the workplace and the course content adapts to suit your interests and circumstances.


Why choose this course?

- Develop your understanding of the importance of education research and enquiry- Choose a research dissertation topic and carry out research in your own area- Gain practical skills by undertaking work placements- Benefit from a course that provides a clear route into a professional graduate role, through Early Years teacher status, Primary initial teacher training or leadership and management

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71st
CUG Ranking
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126th
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12 Jan 15

Bedford is an amazing uni, I feel so comfortable here it really is my new home. The uni is like one big family they are so welcoming especially in that first week when you are..Read more

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Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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We accept applications from all over the world. Students need to have International Baccalaureate (IB) - successful completion of the course with a minimum of 24 points. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS - UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element.) and they are listed on our?International Entry Requirements page.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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15,500 per year

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University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

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Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bedford St Johns  0.9 miles away

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