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Early Childhood Studies SIPE (Studies in Primary Education) Top Up
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Birmingham Newman University
Course summary
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies SIPE (Studies in Primary Education) Top Up
Early Childhood Studies
Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents and families, all have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. The last decade has seen the wider development of early years provision, changes and challenges in aspects of education and care, and the recognition that early childhood and children’s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce.
Studies in Primary Education
This draws upon psychology, sociology and philosophy to take an applied approach to understanding how we can improve the education system and make
positive change in the world. You will work alongside inspiring academics and supportive students to develop your critical thinking, communication, and creativity whilst forming lifelong friendships through engagement in collaborative projects exploring how we can develop the education system to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Our courses provide you with an understanding of education from a sociological and philosophical perspective, providing you with the skills and knowledge to
continue into a range of career opportunities, including social work, working in early years and teacher training in a number of settings. Other career opportunities might include working in further education, charities, hospitals and professional services in roles such as outreach or education coordinators.
Modules
Course Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
This course offers Continued Professional Development. CPD courses allow you to develop your skills and knowledge relevant to your career path.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Birmingham Newman University
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Part-Time • 1.5 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- N36
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- N36
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Applicants will need to have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5.
Entry requirements are flexible and recognise a range of academic qualifications as well as relevant work experience. Applicants must obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. http://www.newman.ac.uk/single-and-joint-honours/2864/early-childhood-education-and-care-top-up-award#tab-entry
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Other
- The DBS is not a requirement for application or enrolment; though if your work placement involves working with children or vulnerable adults, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required before starting any work placement. Please contact admissions@newman.ac.uk for further information regarding DBS requirements.
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.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | TBC |
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 University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
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