Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons)
University Centre Farnborough
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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About this courseTake your knowledge further with this one-year top-up degree, learning in both the classroom and through work placements about what influences outcomes for children. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey.Course highlightsThis course is a one-year top-up degree which can convert your existing qualifications, such as an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject, and/or experiences into a full degreeIt is taught over three days per week ...Read more

About this course

Take your knowledge further with this one-year top-up degree, learning in both the classroom and through work placements about what influences outcomes for children. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey.

Course highlights

  • This course is a one-year top-up degree which can convert your existing qualifications, such as an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject, and/or experiences into a full degree
  • It is taught over three days per week and has full-time status
  • Can provide a route into careers related to early years, health, social care and education – start your journey in training to become a teacher
  • Offers the chance to gain vital work experience and exposure to different industries through weekly work placements (one day per week) and additional two to three-week block placements
  • Has previously involved educational trips, including exploring the Reggio Emilia approach to education in Italy and visiting early years centres, schools and local authorities in Finland

Why study this course with us?

Many factors in today’s society influence how children learn and develop during their early years. During this degree you will study at a higher level, discovering the range of factors that can impact outcomes for children and exploring how professionals can intervene to improve practices. Upon graduating you will have the knowledge and skills to lead practice and to enable progression onto EYTS Initial Teacher Training.

Who is this programme for?

This degree is suitable for those who are passionate about working with children or within the early years sector, such as in schools, hospitals and residential care homes. You might currently be studying a foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject, or wish to transfer from another higher education institution. It may also be possible for you to join this course following relevant professional qualifications and/or experience in the workplace.

What Next?

There are a wide number of careers where your new degree will be relevant. Some of the examples below may require extra training and experience first. Please speak to our careers advisers to discover which career routes are best for you.

Jobs directly related to early childhood studies degrees include:

  • Early years teacher
  • Education consultant
  • Family support worker
  • Health play specialist
  • Learning mentor
  • Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
  • Social worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Youth worker

Jobs where a degree in early childhood studies might be useful include:

  • Child psychotherapist
  • Children’s nurse
  • Community development worker
  • Counsellor
  • Educational psychology
  • Speech and language therapist

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£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£8,000 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£8,000 per year

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£9,250 per year

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University Centre Farnborough
Boundary Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 6SB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Farnborough Main  0.5 miles away

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