Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)

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

• International Perspectives in Education and Care

• Professional Practice working with 0-7 years

• Creativity in Early Childhood

• 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

• A relevant Level 5 academic study qualification

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths

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