Lincoln Bishop University
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Early Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-up) GRANTHAM
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Grantham College
Course summary
This programme is the natural progression for students who have completed Lincoln Bishop University’s Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner). It is also open to applicants with other, similar qualifications from the University or other institutions. The BA (Hons) Early
Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) degree offers a flexible route to gaining a bachelor's qualification while continuing to work or volunteer regularly in a setting that supports learning. It may appeal to those working not only in schools but also in wider community, support, or care roles where teaching and learning are a core focus.
The BA (Hons) degree is a work-based programme, and you will attend one day per week. This format is designed to make it possible to continue working or volunteering while you study.Throughout this one-year programme, you will build on your prior study and professional experience to deepen your understanding of current issues, practice, and practitioner research in early childhood education. The programme welcomes applicants from a range of early childhood contexts, including nurseries, preschool settings, reception classes in schools, childminders, home-based care, and community projects that support the learning and development of young children and their families. The programme also integrates the full and relevant criteria set by the Department for Education and meets the Graduate Practitioner Competency requirements of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN). Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to gain sector-recognised Graduate Practitioner status.
The modules will encourage you to critically reflect on your own practice, analyse key systems and policies, and explore professional challenges through topics such as leadership, contemporary social and political issues, and critical approaches to pedagogy. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of the complex factors that contribute to children’s learning and development. Building on the knowledge and understanding gained from your foundation degree, this course aims to stretch and deepen your insight into how to support children by exploring alternative perspectives on child development.
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
- Grantham College
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
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:
- GX55
- Institution code:
- B38
- Campus name:
- Grantham College
- Campus Code:
- G
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- GX55
- Institution code:
- B38
- Campus name:
- Grantham College
- Campus Code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
• Applicants will typically have 240 HE credits from a Foundation degree or a HE Diploma in a relevant field of study.
• In line with the criteria for Full and Relevancy, Early Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) students will be required to have a Level 2 qualification in English or a Level 2 equivalent qualification as stated on the University website (https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/apply-now/gcsesequivalency).
• Applicants are expected have a current (or prospective) voluntary or paid employment in a relevant setting for a minimum of 360 hours per academic year equating to 12 hours per week of study.
• Typically, applicants are expected to have three years of experience in a voluntary or paid role working with children.
• Students are required to complete and submit a signed Workplace Agreement, endorsed by the head teacher or workplace manager of the setting where they are employed or volunteer. The Workplace Agreement formalises the tripartite partnership between the student, the setting, and the University, and confirms that the student holds a current and valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | 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.
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