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Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Top-up

  • BA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Wakefield College
More about University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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Course summary

The Top-Up Degree provides a progression route for students wishing to be part of the graduate children’s workforce of the future and it will be a significant step toward achieving Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status should you wish.

Modules

You will study a range of theoretical modules covering elements which will enhance your understanding of working with children in early years and primary education. You will have the opportunity to undertake a major study in education which will develop independent research skills and personal and professional competence in planning for and carrying out a project.

Modules studied include:

Health and wellbeing
Supporting learning in young children
Research methodologies
Major study in education

Assessment method

Assessments vary and include essays, written reports, developing creative teaching resources to support children's learning, student-led seminars, presentations, and research reports.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Wakefield College

Study options

  • BA • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B3A2
Institution code:
W08
Campus name:
Wakefield College
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B3A2
Institution code:
W08
Campus name:
Wakefield College
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

HND (BTEC)
P

Foundation degree in relevant subject at a pass or above.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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