BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top Up)
About This Course
Want a career that is rewarding and fun, working with children can offer that, learn about all aspects of working with children on our degree programmes.
The BA Hons in Childhood Studies aims to produce graduates who deploy systematic reasoning and demonstrate effective personal and professional skills. The scope of the programme continues developing theoretical knowledge of child development and refinement of individual pedagogies alongside strategic understanding of working with children 0-8 in all sectors.
Reflecting the diversity of the local sector, the degree aims to enable flexibility of professional development appropriate to different settings, improving participants’ employability and effectiveness at work. In addition, it will enable students to progress to postgraduate and professional qualifications.
Course Person SpecificationStandard Offer
FD Degree In Early Childhood Studies or other relevant level 5 qualification.
Non Standard
There may be an opportunity for students to be admitted with credit for prior certificated learning (APL) or other uncertificated learning APEL, if credit or experience are deemed relevant by the programme team.
All modules are mandatory.
- Dissertation 40 credits
- International Perspectives 20 Credits
- Outdoor Play and Learning 20 Credits
- Children’s Health and Wellbeing 20 Credits
- Children and Digital Technology 20 Credits
The course is assessed through a range of methods which will enable all students to optimise their performance. The assessment methods include reports, essays, reviews and a padlet In addition, you will complete an individual research project.
Modules will have both taught elements and independent study in a blended learning approach which also includes an online session one evening a week for 2 hours. Taught sessions will include lectures, discussions, group work, and presentation of research.
- Assessment based- no exams
- Small groups
- Supportive staff
- Vocational/Work related
On completion of the BA students can progress to a PGCE course here or at another HE institution or the MA in Education we have at the college. Students will be made aware of this during their time on the BA. Employment opportunities include working in nurseries, schools, community centres, teaching and any other areas working with children and families.
