About this course
The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up) degree enables experienced practitioners with a Foundation Degree in Early Years/Early Childhood Studies, teaching and learning and other equivalent foundation degrees in early childhood studies to enter the course directly at BA stage.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of Level 5 foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent.
Grade C/ 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Working or volunteering (placement) in the Early Years setting
You must be over 18 years of age and should be employed within the sector, either paid or unpaid, for a minimum of 180 hours over the duration of the course.
You will also need a work based mentor (You will also receive workplace visits from your tutors)
Successful completion of DBS
During your course, you will be taught by experts in the field of early childhood studies, using various teaching methods and interactive technology to promote learning, including group activities, class debates and discussion, lectures and seminar sessions, as well as independent learning and study expectations. You will receive regular feedback and personal tutorial support throughout the course to develop both your academic and professional skills.
The modules covered on this course are: Creativity in Early Childhood Education and Care, Professional Practice – Working with 0 – 8’s, Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education and Care, International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care, Dissertation
*Please note that units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements. See Course Terms and Conditions for more details.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Successful completion of Level 5 foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent.
Grade C/ 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths
Working or volunteering (placement) in the Early Years setting;
You must be over 18 years of age and should be employed within the sector, either paid or unpaid, for a minimum of 180 hours over the duration of the course.
You will also need a work based mentor (You will also receive workplace visits from your tutors)
Successful completion of DBS
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | 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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH
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Email:admissions@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
Phone:01924 789110
At University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
