Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)
- BA (Hons)
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- North Notts College - Worksop Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Hull
Course summary
Course Overview
This course is tasked to support students who are already practitioners to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge for the employment market.
Students on this course will enjoy a creative and innovative approach to learning.
Modules Covered
Year 1
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International Perspectives in Education and Care
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Professional Practice working with 0-7 years
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Creativity in Early Childhood
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Leadership and Management
Year 2
- Dissertation (student choice of content centered on Early childhood studies)
Why Study With Us?
We have an excellent reputation within the Early Years and Childcare sector. Our highly skilled and experienced staff team, the Colleges' nursery provision and links with employers in the sector will support you to achieve your full potential.
Career Opportunities
Upon Successful completion of your course you could go into employment as a Family Support Worker or be a Manager in the private, voluntary, health or maintained sector.
We recognise you may wish to enter teaching or a similar profession on graduation. Throughout your degree you will develop skills, expertise and knowledge that will enable you to apply, with confidence, for initial teacher training or a range of other professional education routes.
Entry Requirements
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A relevant Level 5 academic study qualification
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GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- North Notts College - Worksop Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- 8Z9D
- Institution code:
- R52
- Campus name:
- North Notts College - Worksop Campus
- Campus Code:
- W
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 8Z9D
- Institution code:
- R52
- Campus name:
- North Notts College - Worksop Campus
- Campus Code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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