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Early Years Education (Top Up)
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Newport
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Early Years Top Up degree is a new degree which explores global best practice in early childhood education. On this degree you will gain knowledge, insight and understanding of fundamental issues to do with learning in the Early Years. Alongside studying early social, emotional and cognitive development in children aged 0-7, you will be supported through your academic studies with a bespoke academic English module provided by professionals from the Centre for International English.
On the course you will develop your own critical thinking skills, theoretical knowledge and what is considered best practice in early years learning and teaching. Academic research is a core element of the degree, therefore you will be supported as you increase your knowledge of critical enquiry and the importance of ethical approaches to discovery. The course is delivered by experienced lecturers, already published in the field of education and the Early Years.
During the average week, students will be given opportunities to develop their ability to work independently and collaboratively, through which they will build valuable graduate skills like problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication.
Our Early Years Education top up course would be the perfect option for you if you have a keen interest in current pedagogical research into Early Years Education and are interested in working with young children. Applications by students who have studied to a HND or level 5 in another country are welcomed. Equally, this course would also be a good choice if you are a UK student interested in studying global childhood education and would like to work alongside a multi-national student cohort.
Assessment method
The course uses different methods of assessment which are mostly coursework based.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- X301
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Newport
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Top up
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelNot accepted
T LevelNot accepted
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE DiplomaNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/courses/ielts-english-programmes-requirements/
International entry 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).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU | £9790 | |
| International | £17200 |
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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
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