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Early Years (Top Up)

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University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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Course summary

Already Level 5 early years qualified? Our top up course will enhance your knowledge to develop in different areas of the early years whilst honing skills on placements & putting theory into practice.

The early years degree is designed to offer a contemporary, inclusive, and responsive curriculum to learners who will develop into autonomous, competent, confident practitioners.

Our degree has placements at the core and as a student you will be in placement 2 days per week for the entirety of our programme. Our dedicated early years facilities include a simulated early years nursery, so academic lessons are practical and realistic and will prepare you for future employment. You will also have a wide range of experiences to support your study for example forest school, outdoor learning centres and specialist settings.

The degree meets the QAA benchmarks to enable you to practice in early years settings, and throughout the degree you will meet Graduate Practitioner competencies.

What you should know about this course:

  • ou will learn in a very practical and applied way, linking university teaching and learning to the real world environment

  • You will be on placement for 2 days per week for the entirety of the programme working directly with children

  • Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment

  • Taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames.

  • Rated Good for our Early Years teaching (Ofsted, 2023).

Modules

Course Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/early-years-ba-hons-top-up/2027#prog-study

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
G70

University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
G70

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Foundation degree in Early Years with at least 55% or relevant HND at grade Merit. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/early-years-ba-hons-top-up/2027#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health Checks
Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£17975*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.

The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

*Provisional fee

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 3

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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